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Test Code MELSH Melanocyte Stim Horm  

Important Note

Patient should not be on any steroid, ACTH, or hypertension medication, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to specimen collection. Morning fasting specimens are preferred.

Additional Codes

98819

Methodology

Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
 

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

PINK

Collection Volume

6.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

2.0 mL

Collection Instructions

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Freeze immediately.

Transport

Refrigerated if less than 24 hours, Frozen

Rejection Criteria

Ambient specimens, Refrigerated specimens greater than 24 hours old

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 month

Turn Around Time

11-14 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Test Alias

98819; a-MSH; Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone
 

CPT Coding

83519

EPIC Code

LAB9033

Acceptable Collection Container

LAV (EDTA), PINK (EDTA)
 

Testing Volume

1.0 mL

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Varies, performed at Interscience

LOINC

1820-0