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ACTH (Cortrosyn) stimulation test





ACTH (Cortrosyn) stimulation test

Alternative Names:

Tests of adrenal reserve
Normal Values:

An increase in cortisol after stimulation by ACTH is normal. Post-stimulation blood cortisol should be greater than 20 mcg/dl.

Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.

Note: mcg/dl = micrograms per deciliter


What abnormal results mean:

This test is helpful in determining if you have:




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