| Test Name: | Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH) |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB511 |
| CPT Code: | 82024 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Plasma, 1.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Top is purple (lavender) |
| Testing Schedule: | Monday-Friday |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA |
| | Routine: 48-72 hours |
| Collection Information: | Pre-chill collection tube before drawing specimen. Place specimen on ice immediately. Obtain by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately on ice. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 30 minutes, centrifuge the specimen and remove plasma from the red cells. Store and transport at -20° C. Sample is stable frozen for 4 weeks. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient volume, incorrect/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | 10-60 pg/mL |