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Test Code Corticotrophin Releasing Factor Corticotrophin Releasing Factor

Important Note

  • MUST be ordered as a .Mayo Miscellaneous Test
  • Use code: ZW71 and use name of test: Corticotrophin Releasing Factor
  • MUST put in Order NOTES in Lab Computer the statement "MML# 594"
  • This test must be collected at Beebe Main Campus (Hospital)

 

 

Methodology

Direct Immunoassay

 

Specimen Requirements

Fasting 10-12 Hours required. Patient must be off of Corticosteroids, ACTH or Estrogen for at least 48 hr prior to collection if possible. An AM specimen is preferred.

 2 Lavender Top EDTA Tubes (3 mL plasma) Plasma should be collected and separated as soon as possible. Freeze specimen immediately after separation.

Minimum specimen size is 1mL

Special Specimens
For tumor/tissue and various fluids (i.e. CSF, peritoneal, synovial, etc.), contact the Institute for requirements and special handling.

 

 

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Once a week

Turn Around Time (TAT) - 7-18 days

Performing Laboratory

Sent out to Mayo Medical Lab who then sends it to Interscience Institute

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

  • Frozen