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HelpTest Code ACTH STIM Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Stimulation Test, Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Trinity Health Grand Haven
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instruction:
1. Label specimen as plasma.
2. Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel or red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instruction:
1. Label specimen as serum.
2. Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday though Sunday
Methodology
Competitive Immunoassay
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82533 × 2