Cortisol – ACTH Stimulation Profile – Small Animal (ChL)
Description | Measurement of cortisol at baseline and post ACTH stimulation with Cortrosyn (cosyntropin) by chemiluminescence. | ||||||
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Code | 1588.W | ||||||
Section | Clinical Pathology | ||||||
Species | Canine, Feline | ||||||
Specimen | 0.5 mL serum for each pre and post ACTH administration | ||||||
Sampling Requirements | When monitoring trilostane therapy, the ACTH stimulation test should be initiated 4-6 hours after administration of trilostane. Canine Samples
Feline Samples
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Collection Container | Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube. | ||||||
Packing Instructions | Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. | ||||||
Special Instructions | The utilization of compounded ACTH (“gel”) is discouraged due to lower purity and lower quality control, potentially resulting in inadequate or excessive stimulation. When ACTH (“gel”) is utilized, a 1-hour post sample is considered sufficient to characterize adrenal function, whereas cortisol concentrations may vary considerably at 2-hours post ACTH administration, depending on the formulation.When monitoring trilostane therapy, the ACTH stimulation test should be initiated 4-6 hours after administration of trilostane. | ||||||
Price | $29.50 | ||||||
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