Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)

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Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
ACTH
EDTA Plasma (red top). Specimen must be transported on ice and taken to the laboratory as soon as possible. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the request being rejected, particularly if there are delays of over 4hrs. Upon arrival in the laboratory the sample is centrifuged and the plasma stored frozen prior to dispatch

This test is referred to another centre: Department of Clinical Chemistry
Level 4
Addenbrookes Hospital NHS Trust [TPP]
Hills Road
Cambridge CB2 2QQ
Tel: 01223 217157
Fax: 01223 216520

Expected turnaround time: 6 weeks

Used in the investigation of pituitary-adrenal disorders relating to glucocorticoids
Contact referal laboratory
<50 ng/L at 9am
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