<2.6 ng/mL or <0.5 IU/L; SI units: 2.2 – 10.5 U/L
. Red-top tube.
■ Assess prostate cancer metastasis, treatment effectiveness.
■ Infrequently done; usual test is PSA, prostate-specific antigen.
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
AM: <80 pg/mL; SI units: <18 pmol/L
PM: <50 pg/mL; SI units: <11 pmol/L
. Green-top tube.
■ Assess signs and symptoms of adrenocortical dysfunction.
■ Sample must be iced and sent to lab immediately.
