Biochemistry
| Full details for "Adrenocortocotropic Hormone (ACTH)". | |
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Name |
Adrenocortocotropic Hormone (ACTH) |
Alternative name/Profile |
ACTH |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
ACTH is synthesised in the anterior pituitary, in response to corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), and stimulates adrenal cortisol and androgen production. Serum ACTH measurement is useful in the investigation and monitoring of conditions associated with excessive or deficient cortisol e.g. Cushing’s syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, adrenal tumours and hypopituitarism. |
Specimen type |
EDTA |
Sample type |
3 mL Purple EDTA |
Sample container & volume |
3 mL Purple EDTA |
Frequency of analysis |
Weekly- Thursday |
Turnaround time |
6 working days |
Availability |
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Notes |
External users subject to service level aggreement. Contact laboratory for futher information. Whole blood EDTA samples should be sent to the lab as soon as possible after specimen collection. Samples must be sent to the lab immediately on ice. External users: EDTA samples which have been centrifuged and separated should be sent to the lab frozen. |
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Reference range |
7.2 - 63.3 pg/ml |
Last updated |
Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:25:40 IST |