A Nurse Has Just Collected a Specimen for an Adrenocorticotropic

Multiple Choice

A nurse has just collected a specimen for an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) test.Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

A) Place the specimen in the refrigerator for storage until the following day, when it may be transported to the laboratory.
B) Prepare the specimen for immediate transport to the laboratory at room temperature.
C) Place the specimen in a plastic bag and then in an ice slurry for immediate transportation to the laboratory.
D) Place the specimen in an insulated pouch for delivery to the laboratory later in the day.