ACTH
Description
ACTH, Plasma - Determination of ACTH is useful in differentiating between primary and secondary adrenocortical hypo- and hyperfunctional disorders: Addison's Disease, Cushing's Syndrome, Adrenal Carcinoma, Ectopic ACTH Syndrome, Nodular Hyperplasia.
ACTH
$99
Average competitors price$159
Pricing based on average direct to consumer pricing.Fasting Required: NO
Preferred Specimen: Serum
Patient Preparation
Collect specimen between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. If drawn at any other time, the reference ranges do not apply.
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
<3 Years | Not established |
3-17 Years | 9-57 pg/mL |
≥18 Years | 6-50 pg/mL |
Alternative Name(s)
Corticotropin,Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Turnaround Time: 4 Days
Test Code: 211