Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories

Cortisol Adrenal Stimulation

Test Code

PKSTM

Description

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex in response to stimulation by adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). It plays a crucial role in metabolism, immune response, and stress adaptation. Adrenal stimulation tests, such as the ACTH stimulation test, assess adrenal function by measuring cortisol response before and after administration of synthetic ACTH (cosyntropin). This test helps diagnose conditions like adrenal insufficiency (e.g., Addison’s disease) and Cushing’s syndrome.

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