Melanocyte Stimulation Hormone, Alpha (a-MSH)
0098819
Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
MSH ALPHA
Methodology
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
10-13 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
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Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Patient should not be on any steroid, ACTH, or hypertension medication, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to specimen collection. Morning fasting specimens are preferred.
- Collect
- Lavender (K2 or K3EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
- Specimen Preparation
- Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min. 1 mL) Freeze immediately.
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Remarks
- Stability
- Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Note
Hotline History
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CPT Code(s)
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0098819 | Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone, Alpha | 1820-0 |
Aliases
- a-MSH
- Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone
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