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0098819
Melanocyte Stimulation Hormone, Alpha (a-MSH)
MSH ALPHA
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Discontinue steroid, ACTH, or hypertension medication, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection. A morning fasting specimen is 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 and freeze immediately. (Min. 1 mL)
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: 1 month
Methodology
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Performed
Varies
Reported
15-20 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
83519
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0098819 | Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone, Alpha | 1820-0 |
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Aliases
- Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone
Melanocyte Stimulation Hormone, Alpha (a-MSH)
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