Adreno Corticotrophic Hormone ACTH - EDTA
Also Known As
ACTH Assay, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Test, Corticotropin Level, Pituitary ACTH Quantification, Adrenal Stimulation Marker, Cushing's Workup Test
Test Parameters Included
Plasma Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Concentration (pg/mL) — morning sampled (0600–0800 hrs)Pathologist Endocrinology Remark — correlated with co... Read more
Department
CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Sample Required
EDTA PLASMA (3ML)
Preparation
No fasting or special preparation required.
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Why must ACTH be drawn at 6–8 AM?ACTH follows a strong circadian rhythm, peaking in early morning and dropping to lowest levels by midnight. Non-timed... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
A20
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