- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube (fasted sample labeled "Pre") and 0.5 serum in red top or serum separator tube (2-hour post sample labeled "Post")
- Description
- Cortisol Assay, 2 Samples: Pre (Baseline) and Post ACTH Stimulation
This is an ACTH stimulation test that requires two samples: one pre, one post. Results include baseline cortisol and one post-ACTH cortisol.
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.