What is ACTH?
This assay is used to determine the cause of Hypocortisolism & Hypercortisolismstates. In a patient with hypocortisolism, an elevated ACTH indicates Primaryadrenal insufficiency whereas normal levels are consistent with secondary adranalinsufficiency from pituitary or hypothalamic causes. In a patient of hypercortisolism(Cushing's syndrome), a suppressed value is consistent with Cortisol producingAdrenal adenoma/carcinoma, Primary adrenal micronodular hyperplasia &Exogenous corticosteroid use.
Preparation for ACTH
- No special preparation required
Sample Type for ACTH
The sample type collected for Adreno Corticotrophic Hormone Plasma is: Blood
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About One Diagnostics
Today Pathological investigations play a major role in medical science and patient treatment. One Diagnostics started operations in 2016 with our first centre of excellence being inaugurated at Kolkata. Operating out of a state of the art facility, we aim at providing the best in class reports using barcoded and fully automated systems and offer one of the fastest turn around time. To maintain best in industry quality standards, the laboratory currently participates in EQAS (External Quality Assurance Scheme) with Bio-Rad of USA, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) and CMC Vellore. To maintain further precision Inter Laboratory Testing is done with NABL accredited labs.Available at Other Labs
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