Search our extensive Laboratory Test Directory to find test codes, ordering recommendations, specimen stability information, Test Fact Sheets, and more.
Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Aids in the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency and determining the presence of anterior pituitary tumors.
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Morning collection (7 a.m. to 10 a.m.) is preferred.
Collect
Lavender (K2EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA). Collection tube must be siliconized glass or plastic.
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum, heparinized plasma, tissue or urine. Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 3 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 10 weeks (No freeze/thaw cycles.)
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Effective August 5, 2019 7.2 - 63.3 pg/mL (a.m. draws)
Interpretive Data
Background information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Reference interval based on samples collected between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. No reference intervals established for p.m. collections. Pediatric reference values are the same as adults (Acta Paediatr Scand 1981;70:341-345). This assay measures intact ACTH 1-39; some types of synthetic ACTH and ACTH fragments are not detected by this assay.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
No reference intervals established for p.m. collections.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Connect Sign In
Feedback
