ACTH, Roche Elecsys

Casandra

Casandra Test Code QD05695Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 31669CPT Code 82024

Clinical Use

Order Test

Use

ACTH determinations are valuable in the differential diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency and hypersecretion.

Special Instructions

Not provided.

Limitations

ACTH measurement is not recommended for patients who have been administered cosyntropin [ACTH (1-24)] because the results may be falsely elevated or depressed.

Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay

Biomarkers

ACTH (Corticotropin)

Analyte

ACTH, Roche Elecsys

Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)

LOINC Codes

Order Codes

2141-0 - ACTH Plas-mCnc

Result Codes

2141-0 - ACTH Plas-mCnc

Result Turnaround Time

1-2 days

Specimen

Plasma

Volume

1.5 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Collection Instructions

Collect specimens between 7am and 10am. If drawn at any other time, the reference ranges do not apply. Use pre-cooled sampling vials; put vials immediately on ice after drawing blood; use a cooled centrifuge to separate the plasma.