DHEA STIMULATION BY ACTH

DHEA is a weakly androgenic steroid. Monitoring the response to ACTH infusion is useful in patients in whom Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is suspected.

  • Pre-test Information:

    Overnight fasting is mandatory. Synthetic ACTH (Synacthen) is not supplied by LPL.

  • Report Delivery:

    Sample by Tue 9 am; Report Same day