ACTH Test: Results and Values (Serum Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)

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Alternate Names : Serum Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Healthy levels of ACTH in the blood may range from 0 to 100 pg/mL (picograms per milliliter).

High levels of ACTH may be caused by:

a slowdown in functioning of the adrenal glands, such as Addison disease

pituitary gland tumor, which is an abnormal growth in the pituitary gland

other tumors that produce excess ACTH

Low levels of ACTH can be caused by:

excess production of cortisol by the adrenal glands, which occurs in conditions such as Cushing syndrome

certain tumors of the adrenal gland

various diseases of the pituitary gland

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ACTH Test: Preparation & Expectations

Author: David T. Moran, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/20/01

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