Test Directory
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Containers - Adult
Red/Pink Cap
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Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
Potassium EDTA |
Containers - Child
Pink Cap - Paediatric
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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
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.