|
|
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
ACTH Stimulation, 2 Specimens [14571X]
Test Code14571
CPT Codes
82533 (x2)
Includes
Baseline and 60 minutes post ACTH administration
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (x2)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (x2)
Instructions
Draw baseline specimen before ACTH administration. Administer 250 mcg Cortrosyn by rapid IV push. Draw specimen 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
Plastic screw-cap vial(s)
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
Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Test for adrenal function/Addison's Disease.
