Chapter 17 Common Endrocrine Evaluations
17.0.1 ACTH stimulation test
- Measure baseline Cortisol level preferably at 8am
- Give dose of 250 mcg of cosyntropin (ACTH)
- Measure cortisol at 30 and 60 minutes after ACTH administration.
- the level should be >18 higher than baseline
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