ACTH stimulation test

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf diagnosis
gptkbp:abnormalResponse little or no increase in cortisol
gptkbp:alternativeName Synacthen test
cosyntropin stimulation test
gptkbp:contraindication allergy to ACTH or cosyntropin
gptkbp:CPT_code 80400
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1948
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ACTH stimulation test
gptkbp:involves administration of synthetic ACTH
measurement of blood cortisol levels
gptkbp:measures cortisol production
adrenal gland response to ACTH
gptkbp:normalResponse rise in cortisol level
gptkbp:performedBy endocrinologist
gptkbp:period baseline and post-ACTH cortisol levels
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:pituitary_gland
adrenal cortex
gptkbp:type blood
gptkbp:usedFor diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency
diagnosis of Addison's disease
diagnosis of secondary adrenal insufficiency
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Primary_Adrenal_Insufficiency
gptkb:NCAH
gptkb:non-classic_CAH
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7