Days Set Up
Tuesday, Friday
Analytic Time

8 hours

MiChart Code
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
Soft Order Code
ACTH

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Synonyms

ACTH
Adrenal Corticotropin
Corticotropin
Plasma ACTH
ACTHR
ACTH, Right IPS
ACTHL
ACTH, Left IPS
ACTHP
ACTH, Peripheral

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Chemiluminescence Assay

Test Usage

Knowledge of ACTH levels in addition to serum cortisol and urinary free cortisol is useful in the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome, ectopic ACTH syndrome (e.g., carcinoma of lung, islet cell tumors, carcinoid tumors, medullary carcinoma of thyroid), Addison's disease by hypopituitarism and ACTH-producing pituitary tumors (e.g., Nelson's syndrome).

Reference Range

5 - 52 pg/mL

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Collect specimen in a chilled lavender top tube. Deliver to laboratory on ice within in 30 minutes or centrifuge immediately, aliquot plasma into plastic vial, freeze within 1 hour of collection, and transport frozen on dry ice.

Normal Volume
1 mL plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma

Billing Information

CPT Code
82024
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
2141-0

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