ACTH Stimulation Panel
| Name | ACTH Stimulation Panel |
|---|---|
| Section | Clinical Pathology |
| Specimen | Serum (red top) without gel-separator |
| Price | $63.00 (pre & post) $40.00 (pre-only) $40.00 (post-only) |
| Laboratory | Logan |
| Schedule | Monday - Friday |
| Turnaround Time | Same day results if submitted before 3:00pm |
| Special Instructions | Must collect a pre (before ACTH dose) and post (after ACTH dose) sample. Clearly label pre and post samples. No gel separator. Allow whole blood to clot at least 30 minutes before separating. Separate serum if delivery to lab will exceed 24 hours. Refrigerate after collection. |
| Description | Automated measurement of cortisol in serum by chemiluminescence before and after administration of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH). Tests for Hypoadrenocorticism, also called Addison's disease, and for Hyperadrenocorticism, also called Cushing's disease. |
| Sampling Requirements | 0.5 mL serum per sample; whole blood <24 hours old. Pre and post sample required. |
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples with unique identifiers. Separate serum before shipping. Ship overnight on cold pack. |
| Species | Canine, Feline |