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ACTH (Cortrosyn) stimulation test





ACTH (Cortrosyn) stimulation test

Alternative Names:

Tests of adrenal reserve
What the risks are:

From venipuncture:

  • Excessive bleeding
  • Fainting or feeling lightheaded
  • Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
  • Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
  • Multiple punctures to locate veins

Special considerations:

There are none.




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