Posted Date
Effective Date
Test Name
Alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone
Update Type
Miscellaneous
CPT Code
83520
Order Code
QAMSH
REFERENCE LAB CHANGE
Alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone
Order Code: QAMSH
Fee Code: AA678 (CPT 83520)
Reference Lab: Quest Valencia 91898 (Pan Laboratories)
Effective September 30, 2025, Quest Valencia (Pan Laboratories) is no longer offering Alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone test. This test is orderable through ARUP, who will forward it to Interscience Institute (order code: SO, ARUP #: 0098819).
Collection Instructions: 6 mL Lav or pink EDTA tube, spin and aliquot plasma within 2 hours of collection, freeze immediately. 3 mL plasma (1.0 mL plasma min) STRICT FROZEN.
Reference Range: By report.