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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

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

PINK

Acceptable Collection Container

LAV (EDTA), PINK (EDTA)
 

Collection Instructions

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

Collection Volume

6.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

2.0 mL

Testing Volume

1.0 mL

Rejection Criteria

Ambient specimens, Refrigerated specimens greater than 24 hours old

Specimen Storage and Stability

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

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Varies, performed at Interscience

EPIC Code

LAB9033

Transport

Refrigerated if less than 24 hours, Frozen

Turn Around Time

11-14 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Methodology

Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
 

Test Alias

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

CPT Coding

83519

LOINC

1820-0