ANDROSTENEDIONE STIMULATION BY ACTH Test
At DNA Labs UAE, we offer the Androstenedione Stimulation by ACTH Test to evaluate the function of the adrenal glands. This medical test measures the ability of the adrenal glands to produce the hormone androstenedione in response to stimulation by adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
Test Details
The Androstenedione stimulation by ACTH test is a valuable tool in diagnosing adrenal insufficiency or adrenal gland disorders. The test involves taking a baseline blood sample to measure the initial level of androstenedione in the blood. Then, a synthetic form of ACTH is administered, usually through an injection. After a period of time, typically 30 to 60 minutes, another blood sample is taken to measure the level of androstenedione in response to the ACTH stimulation.
Test Components and Price
Test Name: ANDROSTENEDIONE STIMULATION BY ACTH Test
Components: 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST for each timed specimen. Draw fasting baseline sample. Overnight fasting is mandatory; administer 250 ug of synthetic ACTH (Synacthen) IV, draw additional sample at 90 min. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Both tubes must be clearly marked with time drawn. Submit both tubes with one test request form.
Price: 850.0 AED
Sample Condition and Report Delivery
Sample Condition: Ship refrigerated or frozen. Both tubes must be clearly marked with time drawn. Submit both tubes with one test request form.
Report Delivery: SampleMon / Thu by 4 pm; Report Same day
Method and Test Type
Method: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Test Type: Disorders of Adrenal Gland
Doctor and Test Department
Doctor: Endocrinologist
Test Department: DNA Labs UAE
Pre Test Information
Overnight fasting is mandatory. Synthetic ACTH (Synacthen) is not supplied by DNA Labs UAE.
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Interpretation
The Androstenedione stimulation by ACTH test is an important tool in diagnosing adrenal insufficiency or adrenal gland disorders. If the adrenal glands are functioning properly, the level of androstenedione in the blood should increase significantly after ACTH stimulation. However, if the adrenal glands are not able to produce enough androstenedione, it may indicate adrenal insufficiency or dysfunction.
It is important to note that the Androstenedione stimulation by ACTH test is just one tool used in the evaluation of adrenal function and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings and test results.
Test Name | ANDROSTENEDIONE STIMULATION BY ACTH Test |
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Components | |
Price | 850.0 AED |
Sample Condition | 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST for each timed specimen.Draw fasting baseline sample. Overnight fasting is mandatory; administer 250 ug of synthetic ACTH (Synacthen) IV, draw additional sample at 90 min. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Both tubes must be clearly marked with time drawn. Submit both tubes with one test request form. |
Report Delivery | SampleMon / Thu by 4 pm ; Report Same day |
Method | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
Test type | Disorders of Adrenal Gland |
Doctor | Endocrinologist |
Test Department: | |
Pre Test Information | Overnight fasting is mandatory. Synthetic ACTH (Synacthen) is not supplied by LPL. |
Test Details | The Androstenedione stimulation by ACTH test is a medical test used to evaluate the function of the adrenal glands. It measures the ability of the adrenal glands to produce the hormone androstenedione in response to stimulation by adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). During the test, a baseline blood sample is taken to measure the initial level of androstenedione in the blood. Then, a synthetic form of ACTH is administered, usually through an injection. After a period of time, typically 30 to 60 minutes, another blood sample is taken to measure the level of androstenedione in response to the ACTH stimulation. The results of the test can help diagnose adrenal insufficiency or adrenal gland disorders. If the adrenal glands are functioning properly, the level of androstenedione in the blood should increase significantly after ACTH stimulation. If the adrenal glands are not able to produce enough androstenedione, it may indicate adrenal insufficiency or dysfunction. It is important to note that the Androstenedione stimulation by ACTH test is just one tool used in the evaluation of adrenal function and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings and test results. |