Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Determination of ACTH is useful in differentiating between primary and secondary adrenocortical hypo- and hyperfunctional disorders: Addison#s disease, Cushing#s syndrome, adrenal carcinoma, ectopic ACTH syndrome, and adrenal nodular hyperplasia.
Alternative Name(s): ACTH
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
ACTH, Plasma
ACTH should be drawn between 7 AM and 10 AM. If drawn at any other time, the reference ranges do not apply.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. This test provides a differential diagnosis of Cushing syndrome, ectopic ACTH syndrome, Addison disease, hypopituitarism, and ACTH-producing pituitary tumors.
A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
ACTH should be drawn between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Estimated turnaround for results is 3 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
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