Melanocyte Stimulation Hormone, Alpha (a-MSH)
| CPT Code(s): | 83519 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: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. Collect:Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Specimen Preparation:Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mL plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min. 1 mL) Freeze immediately. Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability:Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. |
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