Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (Blood)

Alternate Names	ACTH
Test Code	ACTH
Testing Laboratory	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Place tube on ice and send to the laboratory immediately.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EI
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Transport frozen to the Heidelberg Laboratory. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Store aliquot in ACTH rack in walk-in freezer.
Laboratory Instructions	None
Accredited Test	Yes

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