ACTH Stimulation, 3 Specimens [14930X]

Test Code

ACTHS3

Quest Code

149308

CPT Codes
82533 (x3)

Includes

Baseline, 30 minutes post ACTH administration, and 60 minutes post ACTH administration

Preferred Specimen

1 mL (x3) serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (x3)

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.

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial(s)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 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.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: May 10, 2019

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