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Baseline cortisol3.9 after acth stim injection 30min draw was 20.7 and 60 min draw was 17.3 ..is this normal to more than triple after acth stimulatio?

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Dr. Ernest Fischer answered

Increase is normal: This is the appropriate response to stimulation. Roughly at least a 15point increase is expected.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Baseline cortisol3.9 after acth stim injection 30min draw was 20.7 and 60 min draw was 17.3 ..is this normal to more than triple after acth stimulatio?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ernest Fischer answered

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