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Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone, Beta (b-MSH)
0098818
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Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
MSH BETA
Methodology
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
14-17 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. 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.
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
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Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
83519
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0098818 | Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone, Beta | 1950-5 |
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Aliases
- b-MSH
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone, Beta (b-MSH)
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