Test Directory

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Containers - Adult

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Red/Pink Cap
Volume Range

1.0 ml

Additive per Container

Potassium EDTA

Containers - Child

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Pink Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

​1.0 ml

Reference ranges

7.2 - 63.3 ng/L

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806

Transport arrangements

UNSTABLE HORMONE: Blood must arrive at the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. Notify the laboratory in advance.

Special instructions for collection

Stressful venepuncture may invalidate the result.

Availability

Normal working hours only.

Anticipated turnaround

6 days

General additional information

For further information on the potential for biotin interference please click here.