Which of the following is/are limitations to the measurement of ACTH in the laboratory?

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ACTH measurements are not routinely performed by the clinical laboratory because of issues associated with specimen handling.The short half-life of ACTH, stringent collection requirements because of the labile nature of this peptide (antiproteases are required in the collection vial), and the need for immediate sample storage at -20°C are factors that impede the routine use and interpretation of an ACTH level.

Which of the Following Is/are Limitations to the Measurement of ACTH