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Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone
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General
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Clinical Use:
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To diagnose adrenal and pituitary diseases such as Cushings sydrome, Addisons disease, adrenal and pituitary tumours. |
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Availability:
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FSH: Samples are tested Monday-Friday.
QEII: Samples are tested Monday, Wednesday and Friday. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| ACTH, Corticotropin, |
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Code:
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ACTH |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Blood should be collected into a chilled LAVENDER tube.
The tube must be immersed in an ice bath following collection and transported to laboratory immediately (within 1 hour of collection). |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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2.0 - 10 pmol/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Collection preferred between
08:00-09:00am except when
requested with a Synacthen
test or in an acutely unwell
patient.
Collect sample on ice.
If dexamethasone suppression
test requested and dexamethasone dose already
taken, collect sample for
dexamethasone suppression
test first and schedule the ACTH in 1 week. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample immediately (within 1 hour of collection). |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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500uL |
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Stability:
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30 days frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 2830 |
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Last Updated : 14-03-2025 13:03 |