CRHtest
CRHtest, also known as the Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone test, is a diagnostic procedure used to assess the functionality of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. This test evaluates the body's response to corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), which stimulates the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary gland and subsequently increases cortisol production from the adrenal glands.
The CRH test is commonly employed to differentiate between various causes of adrenal and pituitary disorders,
During the procedure, synthetic CRH is administered intravenously, and blood samples are collected at intervals to
The CRH test has largely replaced the overnight dexamethasone suppression test and other assessments in certain
While highly informative, the CRH test is typically performed in specialized centers and interpreted in conjunction