Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) Test

Credits

Author Bets Davis, MFA
Editor Maria Essig
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer David C.W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Endocrinology & Metabolism
Last Updated June 26, 2008

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Author: Bets Davis, MFA Last Updated: June 26, 2008
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
David C.W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Endocrinology & Metabolism

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Topic Contents
 Test Overview
 Why It Is Done
 How To Prepare
 How It Is Done
 How It Feels
 Risks
 Results
 What Affects the Test
 What To Think About
 References
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