What is Adrenocorticotropic Hormone serum test (ACTH)? Why is the test done? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post and of course our doctors are always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
This is a test used to measure ACTH hormone in blood which is made by the pituitary gland. In return, it controls cortisol which is made by adrenal glands. Cortisol has various functions it is released during high BP, stress, infection, high blood sugar, etc.
The other names for this test are:
Its value at 8 am is between 10-60 pg/ml. What is the normal value for aldosterone in urine?
This test is done along with cortisol to diagnose various disorders of pituitary or adrenal gland. So, symptoms vary with high as well as low cortisol.
The following health conditions require the test which are:
The symptoms include:
The symptoms include:
Tests are usually done early in the morning as there is fluctuation in levels of cortisol throughout the day. Also, overnight fasting is required for the test.
Results are often co-related with cortisol levels which are as follows:
No, there is no risk except for some bruising at the site from where the blood sample has been taken, which usually resolves after some time.
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