×

0

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Blood Test (ACTH)

Total reviews 408

$96.00 $64.00

Total reviews 408


  • Tests Included: 1

  • Est. 2-4 (business days) Turnaround

  • Specimen type: Blood

  • Quest Diagnostics Location

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. The ACTH is responsible for regulating the levels of the steroid hormone cortisol. Cortisol is made by the adrenal glands and is helpful in fighting infection and diseases, regulating blood sugar levels, maintaining blood pressure, and regulating metabolism. Adrenocorticotropic hormone blood test is used to measure the ACTH levels in the blood. An ACTH test along with a cortisol test can also be used to diagnose pituitary or adrenal glands disorders like Cushing's syndrome ( a condition where the adrenal gland...

$96.00 $64.00
  • Tests Included: 1

  • Est. 2-4 (business days) Turnaround

  • Specimen type: Blood

  • Quest Diagnostics Location

Icon

Step 1 - Order Online

Choose the tests you need and order now

Icon

Step 2 - Visit Lab

Visit your local lab today

Icon

Step 3 - Get Results

Online fast results sent straight to you

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. The ACTH is responsible for regulating the levels of the steroid hormone cortisol. Cortisol is made by the adrenal glands and is helpful in fighting infection and diseases, regulating blood sugar levels, maintaining blood pressure, and regulating metabolism. Adrenocorticotropic hormone blood test is used to measure the ACTH levels in the blood. An ACTH test along with a cortisol test can also be used to diagnose pituitary or adrenal glands disorders like Cushing's syndrome ( a condition where the adrenal gland makes too much cortisol), Cushing's disease (a form of Cushing's syndrome), Addison disease (a condition in which the adrenal gland doesn't make enough cortisol), adrenal tumors, and pituitary tumors, etc.
 

 

ACTH, Plasma

  • Test Code: 211
  • CPT Code: 82024
  • Alternate Name: Corticotropin , Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
  • Test Instructions : Collect specimen between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. If drawn at any other time, the reference ranges do not apply.

    Please do not exercise prior to testing. It is best that your blood is taken in a rested state.

  • Fasting: No
  • Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)
  • Results In: 2-4

    Note: Turn around times on results are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, etc. You can contact us to discuss when your results should be ready and we will contact the lab on your behalf immediately.

<3 Years Not established
3-17 Years 9-57 pg/mL
≥18 Years 6-50 pg/mL
$96.00 $64.00

What customers say...