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What is a synacthen test? what's the general procedure?
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Synacthen: This test helps find out whether you adrenal glands are working properly or not.. A baseline blood draw for cortisol is done and then synacthen is given into the blood stream or the muscle. 30 minutes later a second blood draw for cortisol is done. The purpose is to see that your adrenal glands are doing OK or not.
Answered 12/13/2014
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