| ACTH, Plasma | 211X |
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| This highly sensitive assay is able to differentiate low levels seen in some Cushing's syndrome patients from normal. It is recommended for most ACTH determinations. | ||
| CPT Code(s): 82024 | Clinical Significance: Determination of ACTH is useful in differentiating between primary and secondary adrenocortical hypo-and hyperfunctional disorders: Addison's disease, Cushing's syndrome, adrenal carcinoma, ectopic ACTH syndrome, and nodular hyperplasia. |
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| Specimen Container: EDTA (lavender-top) |
| Preferred Specimen: 1.5 mL plasma (0.3 mL minimum) |
| Instructions: Draw specimens between 7AM and 10AM. If drawn during any other time, the reference ranges do not apply. Transfer the plasma to a plastic transport tube and ship frozen. Do not thaw. |
| Transport Temperaturer: Frozen |
| Methodology: Immunoassay |
| Reference Range: Adult Males: 7 - 50 pg/mL Adult Females: 5 - 27 pg/mL |
| Reject Criteria: Received room temperature; Received refrigerated |
