Research Notes on ACTH (Cortrosyn) Stimulation Test
The ACTH stimulation test is used to test the adrenal glands response to the ACTH hormone.1 Blood is drawn before and after the ACTH injection to gauge the reaction.1 The test can aid in diagnosing Addison's disease, pituitary tumors, and adrenal insufficiency.1
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