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What is the indication and contraindication of acth stimulation test? what is the management for acth stimulation test?
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See below: Acth stimulation allows a doctor to distinguish primary adrenal disease from pituitary disease. This is not an issue for self testing or management. See this site for more information and discuss the matter with your doctor. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003696.htm.
Answered 9/29/2016
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