Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry

Requirement:

EDTA (purple top)

Dedicated sample required

Add-on requests are not possible for this test

Turnaround Time:

2 weeks

Background:

Evaluation of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis

Samples must be received by the laboratory within 1 hour of venesection

For failed synacthen tests, ACTH can help differentiate primary adrenal insufficiency from pituitary disease.

In cases of non-suppression of cortisol post-dexamethasone, ACTH can help differentiate Cushing's due to adrenal cortisol secretion from pituitary or ectopic cause.

Other Comments:

For more information, please see the following: ACTH - Lab Tests Online