Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)
Phlebotomy Requirements
Send to Lab immediately on ice.
Collection
Hospital Only - To be taken between 8am - 10am
Sample container
2 x 3.4ml Red EDTA.
Site
Referred: Ipswich Samples - Addenbrookes TAT approx 14 days Colchester Samples - Barts TAT approx 5 days
Notes
Requires measurement of cortisol sample taken simultaneously. Please provide, along with time of specimen collection and any relevant clinical information. Often requested as part of a short Synacthen test.
