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Test Code ACTH60 ACTH Stimulation Test, Baseline and 60-Minute Post Injection

Important Note

This test consists of a Baseline Cortisol (Pre Cosyntropin injection) and a 60 minute post injection Cortisol only. Requests for additional Cortisol levels, ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) or other laboratory testing in unison with the stimulation testing must be submitted as a separate request and coordinated prior to injection to ensure proper draw times.

See ACTH Order Form for additional details

Additional Codes

Epic Order Panel

O19333

Performing Laboratory

Bronson Laboratory Services-Chemistry

Reference Values

Usual normal response is an approximate doubling of the baseline level provided that baseline level does not exceed the normal range (a.m.: 6.0-18.4 mcg/dL). Many patients with normal adrenal function, however, do not respond to the expected degree.

 

The following criteria have been established to denote a normal response: 

Baseline cortisol level should exceed 5 mcg/dL

The 60-minute, post-injection level should show an increase of at least 7 mcg/dL above the baseline level or a peak response of >18 mcg/dL.

 

Specimen Requirements

All ACTH Stimulation Tests must be scheduled in advance.

Bronson Methodist:

Testing is scheduled with Infusion Service at  Phone: (269)341-8550

Bronson Battle Creek:

Testing is scheduled with Infusion Service at  Phone: (269)245-8109

Bronson Lakeview:

Testing is scheduled at Phone: (269)657-1532

Bronson South Haven

Testing is scheduled at  Phone: (269) 639-2965

 

A baseline sample is collected, then Cosyntropin is injected intramuscularly by an RN. A peak sample is collected at 60-minutes post injection.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel-Plain red-top tube is also acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Include time of draw on specimen.

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Green top (heparin)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Include time of draw on specimen.

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82533 × 2

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