Eurofins Biomnis code

ACTHS

Synonyms

• Endocrinology
• [To be translated]

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

[To be translated]

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• Plasma EDTA + Aprotinine - not hémolysed
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

If sampling on EDTA tube: on cooled tube, refrigerated centrifugation, immediate decantation and freezing
Not to to be performed on haemolysed sample
Provide an individual aliquot for this assay
CIRCADIAN RHYTHM: This biological molecule has a circadian rhythm (maximum concentration in morning), with a sufficiently significant amplitude to have an important influence on the clinical interpretation
ATTENTION: interference possible in patients treated with biotin (vitamin B7, B8 or H) or taking any food supplement containing biotin. Essential to STOP treatment 8 days before taking the sample.

Specific equipment available

• T2 : EDTA + aprotinine tube

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Turnaround time

1 day