ADRENO CORTICOTROPIC HORMONE (ACTH)

Requirements

Sample Required EDTA Blood
Preperations Required 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) Plasma from 1 Pre-chilled Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Draw blood between 8–10 a.m. Mix well, separate and transfer plasma IMMEDIATELY into a sterile screw capped vial and FREEZE.
Gender Male & Female
Age Group 0 - 99 Years
Collection AtHome & Lab

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ADRENO CORTICOTROPIC HORMONE (ACTH)

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Overview

ACTH stimulation is valuable in the differential diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency and hypersecretion. In Addisons disease, elevated levels are typical whereas low levels are observed when adrenal insufficiency is secondary to pituitary dysfunction.