- 91283
Melanocyte Stimulation Hormone, Alpha (a-MSH)
Specimen:
Collect
- Two Lavender (EDTA)
Also Acceptable:
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
Submit
- 3 mL (Min:1 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 3 mL (Min:1 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Critical Frozen
- Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
- Patient should not be on any steroid, ACTH, or hypertension medication, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to specimen collection. Check with physician before stopping any medications. Morning fasting specimens are preferred.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 Day(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
Performed
Varies
Reported
16-22 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 83519
Components
- 91283 - MSH, ALPHA
Last Updated: October 10, 2024 @ 9:13 am
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