Test Catalog
Test Code: L00702
ACTH
Department:
CL. CHEMISTRY
Source:
BLOOD
Specimen Volume:
(2-3 ML)
Prefered Top:
PURPLE (K EDTA)
Alternative Top:
N/A
Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:
MORNING SPECIMEN (6AM - 10:30 AM) IS DESIRABLE 1. TUBE SHOULD BE IMMERSED IN ICE BATH FOLLOWING COLLECTION 2. SEPARATE PLASMA FROM CELLS, ALIQUOT & FREEZE IT.
Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:
TRANSPORT THE SPECIMEN TO LABORATORY IN ICE BATH
Instrument/Methdology:
IMMULITE/CHEMILUMINENSCE
Turn Around Time (TAT):
TEST PERFORMING DAY EVERY TUESDAY AND REPORTING DAY EVERY THURSDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAY (Day/s)
Intend Use:
TO DIAGNOSE ADRENAL GLAND AND PITUITARY DISEASES SUCH AS CUSHING SYNDROME, CUSHING DISEASE, ADDISON DISEASE, ADRENAL AND PITUITARY TUMORS.
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