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ACTH

Alternate Names	Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
Cerner Test Name	ACTH
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Specimen	Blood
Container	EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions	Place tube on ice & send to laboratory immediately
Minimum Adult Volume	4mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	1mL
Frequency	Weekly
Reference Interval	ACTH Reference Interval: 7.2 - 63.3 ng/L

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Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	ACTH
Container ID	EI
Storage Instructions	Aliquot and freeze as soon as possible
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Add on: Cannot be added on to EDTA unless collected on ice, spun and plasma frozen immediately.
Transport Instructions	Transport frozen
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Spin, aliquot and transport frozen to the Heidelberg Laboratory Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Receptions Store aliquot in ACTH rack in walk in freezer.