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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Plasma Test Overview

An adrenocorticotropic hormone test is done alongside a cortisol test to diagnose pituitary or adrenal gland disorders like Cushing’s syndrome, Addison disease, and Hypopituitarism. The purpose of ACTH test is to measure the amount of adrenocorticotropic hormone level present in the blood.

ACTH is known to control the production of another hormone called cortisol, which is why both cortisol and ACTH plasma test are recommended together. ACTH test could also refer to ACTH stimulation test which measures the ability of adrenal gland to respond to stress.

When is Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Plasma Test prescribed?

Doctors may recommend an ACTH test when they suspect any pituitary or adrenal gland disorders like Hypopituitarism or Addison’s disease.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Plasma Test Components

There are two main components to the ACTH hormone test, namely:

*Adrenocorticotropic hormone and *cortisol

How ACTH test is done

A small amount of blood sample is taken usually from below the elbow with a small needle in a vial that usually takes less than five minutes. It may sting a little bit and slight pain and bruising may be there at the spot where the needle was inserted, however, it goes away very quickly.

What does ACTH Test results mean?

Since ACTH is responsible for controlling the amount of cortisol produced, too low or too high amounts of cortisol can cause serious health problems.

Low ACTH and low cortisol level indicates

Hypopituitarism

Low ACTH and high cortisol level indicates

Cushing’s syndrome

Tumour of adrenal gland

High ACTH and high cortisol level indicates

Cushing’s disease

High ACTH and low cortisol level indicates

Addison’s disease

Procedure and Prerequisite

The blood sample is collected in the morning by a trained professional ideally between the hours of 7AM to 8AM. Fasting overnight may be necessary before the test.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Plasma Test in Idukky

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) Plasma Test in Idukky

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