Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Test/Investigation

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Units

ng/L

Comments/Precautions

Transport to lab ON ICE. Haemolysis invalidates assay

Sample type

EDTA plasma

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

7-10 working days

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

< 47 ng/L

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH