Diagnostic test
ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE (ACTH)
About test
What does ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE (ACTH) measure?
This test measures adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that helps regulate cortisol production by the adrenal glands. It may be used to evaluate the body’s cortisol-regulating system and to help investigate suspected hormone imbalances involving the pituitary or adrenal glands. Results are interpreted alongside cortisol levels, medical history, symptoms, and other relevant tests.
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