Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone, adrenocorticotrophin, adrenocorticotropin, adrenocorticotropic hormone. |
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Samples required |
Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples. Do not send via pneumatic tube (pod) system. |
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Test indications |
Second line test to investigate cortisol abnormality. |
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Reference range |
< 50 ng/L (09:00) < 10 ng/L (24:00) |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 10 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
EDTA blood (purple cap/ yellow cap ring, 4 mL tube).
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube) for paired cortisol.