ACTHstimulációs
ACTH stimulus or ACTH stimulation test is a medical diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the function of the adrenal glands, specifically their ability to produce cortisol. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release cortisol. This test measures the cortisol response after administering a synthetic form of ACTH, cosyntropin.
The test is typically performed by first drawing a baseline blood sample to measure the current cortisol
Abnormal results can indicate adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison's disease, where the adrenal glands do