ACTH Stimulation, 3 Specimens

ACTH Stimulation, 3 Specimens

Test Code

14930
82533 (x3)
14930
82533 (x3)
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Clinical Significance

ACTH Stimulation, 3 Specimens - Test for adrenal function/Addison's Disease.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Includes

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

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

Cortrosyn Stimulation,Cosyntropin Stimulation

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Baseline, 30 minutes post ACTH administration, and 60 minutes post ACTH administration

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

Cortrosyn Stimulation,Cosyntropin Stimulation
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum each specimen

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL each specimen

Collection 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

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum each specimen
0.5 mL each specimen
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.
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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