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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
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- In a.m.: 25-100 pg/ml
- In p.m.: 0-50 pg/ml
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- To diagnose Cushing's disease
- To differentiate primary and secondary adrenal
insufficiency
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- Primary adrenal insufficiency
- Cushing's disease
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Ectopic ACTH
syndrome
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- Noncompliance with medication, diet, or activity restrictions
- Administration of radioactive material within 7 days
- Pregnancy
- Ingestion of Alcohol
- Amphetamines
- Calcium gluconate
- Corticosteroids
- Estrogen
- Lithium
- Spironolactone
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