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ACTH Stimulation, 3 Specimens
Test CodeCOS
Includes
Baseline, 30 minutes post ACTH administration, and 60 minutes post ACTH administration
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum each specimen
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL each specimen
Instructions
Draw baseline specimen before ACTH administration. Administer 250 mcg Cortrosyn by rapid IV push. Draw specimens 30 and 60 minutes after ACTH administration. Clearly mark time drawn on all tubes.
Note: Cortrosyn (cosyntropin) not supplied by the laboratory.
This test cannot be collected at a Patient Service Center.
Note: Cortrosyn (cosyntropin) not supplied by the laboratory.
This test cannot be collected at a Patient Service Center.
Transport Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
1st shift Monday-friday
Report Available
3 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Test for adrenal function/Addison's Disease.