Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH) 
Alternate Test Names
ACTH 
PLS Test Code
ACTH 
Laboratory
Biochemistry 
Specimen
Blood 
Analysis Performed On
Plasma 
Container
EDTA Tube 4 ml 
Container Colour
Mauve 
Multiple Specimens
 
Required Volume Adult (mL)
Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
Reference Ranges
1.6-13.9 pmol/L 
Turnaround Time Routine
1 Week 
Turnaround Time Urgent
 
Turnaround Other
 
Days test is performed
Weekly 
Transport
4 Degrees (on ice) 
Special Requirements
Place specimen on ice and deliver to laboratory WITHIN 4 hours of collection. Please note: ACTH is now measured using a Roche e801 analyser, please note change in units and reference intervals. This test was performed at Melbourne Pathology but will be brought back in house in the future. 
Patient Preparation
None 
Collection Instructions
Venepuncture. 
Clinical Information
 
Sent to Reference Laboratory
Yes 
Ref Laboratory Name
Melbourne Pathology Pty Ltd, Tel: 03 9287 7804, Address: Specimen Reception Area, Central Laboratory, 103 Victoria Pde, Collingwood VIC 3066 
Estimated Patient Fee
N/A 
Last Updated
24-Oct-2023  (Version:1.06 )

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