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ACTH Stimulation

Message
Must be scheduled.


Test Code
ACTHS


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum (1.0 minimum)


Instructions
Baseline cortisol drawn prior to 250 ug. Cosyntropin, administered IM. Cortisol level drawn 30 & 60 minutes post injection. Timing is critical. Outpatients must be scheduled with Lab Mon. - Fri. Allow 3 hours.


Transport Container
SST Tube also accepted


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Stable for 8 hrs at room temp, 2 days 2-8, 1 month frozen




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.