ACTH (Cortrosyn) stimulation test
Alternative names:
tests of adrenal reserve
Normal values:
An increase in cortisol after stimulation by ACTH is normal.
Blood cortisol:
5 to 20 mcg/dl in the morning
3 to 15 mcg/dl in the afternoon
Urine: 10 to 90 mcg/dl
Note: mcg/dl = micrograms per deciliter
What abnormal results mean:
This test is helpful in determining if you have:
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