ACTH (Cortrosyn) Stimulation Test WisdomCard™

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  1. A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test nlm.nih.gov - ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
  2. Google Scholar: ACTH Stimulation Test Articles scholar.google.com - ACTH Stimulation Test Articles
  3. Wikipedia: ACTH Stimulation Test Information en.wikipedia.org - ACTH Stimulation Test Information
  4. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center: ACTH Stimulation Test: Procedural Information cincinnatichildrens.org - ACTH Stimulation Test: Procedural Information
  5. DailyStrength: Results Of ACTH Test Discussion dailystrength.org - Results Of ACTH Test Discussion
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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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  • Fasting may be required before the test.1
  • Also known as tests of adrenal reserve and cortrosyn stimulation test.
  • Infection, bleeding, and dizziness are risks of having the test.1

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 A.D.A.M.(via MedlinePlus): ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test

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