Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
MSH GAMMA
Methodology
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
28-31 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
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.
Collect
Lavender (K2or K3 EDTA) 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.
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN.
Unacceptable Conditions
Serum.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
83519
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0098817 | Melanocyte Stimulation Hormone, Gamma | 14162-2 |
* 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.
Aliases
- g-MSH
Melanocyte Stimulation Hormone, Gamma (g-MSH)
Interscience