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Alternative Names:

AdrenoCorticoTrophic Hormone

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ACH

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect on Ice

Transport Instructions:

On Ice
Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge immediately
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately
Store at -20'C

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

Sendaway department: please check with pathologist before sendaway

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form