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MCL Laboratory specimen collection and test information
Lavender Top
ACTH
5 mL.
Alternative name(s) Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Adrenal Corticotropin Corticotropin

Lab section Send Outs    
When performed Monday-Friday 0630h-1430h    
When reported
 Monday-Friday    
   
Sunquest code:
 JACTHB
EPIC Code:
 ACTH
   
Important notes: Collect in iced, lavender top tubes. Note site and time of collection. Keep on ice and bring immediately to lab.
Rejection criteria: Requires consult. Submit consult form with patient history, physician name and beeper number.
Transportation notes: On ice
Specimen preparation: Separate and freeze immediately.

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Last revised 11/14/2012