To help ensure endogenous ACTH samples remain stable and suitable for testing on arrival, we would like to highlight the sample requirements for ACTH testing. We have recently seen an increase in samples received in conditions that compromise sample integrity and prevent testing from being performed, so we would like to share a few important reminders.
The sample requirement information for endogenous ACTH testing can be found on our website here.
Key points to note:
•The only sample suitable for ACTH testing is EDTA plasma.
•Samples for ACTH testing 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 be received chilled; otherwise, they will be unsuitable for testing.
•If plasma is separated and frozen at your clinic, please 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 the sample container to identify the contents.
•If plasma is separated, please 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 and send only the plasma to the laboratory.
•Send samples for ACTH testing to your 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 to reduce transport time and ensure they are received in a suitable condition for testing.
•Samples submitted as part of the Boehringer ACTH promotion must be accompanied by a separate request form and sample. If additional testing is required for the same animal, please complete a second request form and provide separate samples for those tests.
As always, if you every have any questions, please just give us a call – 0800 474 225.