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What is an acth stimulation test for? what does it diagnose? i took one and it was a simple blood test. is that normal?
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Yes: Blood test is to see a rise in your cortisol level.
Answered 10/27/2013
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My symptoms: dry red cheeks resembling moon face, belly fat, excessive sweating, acne.But cortisol and acth blood test came up normal. Is it cushings?
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My doctor requested a acth stim test on my blood req. All they did was draw blood. They didn't inject me with anything. Did they do the wrong test?
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