1 [ACTH Stimulation Test Protocol Instructions]
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ACTH Stimulation Test
Protocol Instructions
Why does my dog need this test?
The ACTH stimulation test is routinely used in the diagnosis and
management of dogs with hyperadrenocorticism (HAC),...
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1 [ACTH Stimulation Test Protocol Instructions]
© Veritas 2012
ACTH Stimulation Test
Protocol Instructions
Why does my dog need this test?
The ACTH stimulation test is routinely used in the diagnosis and
management of dogs with hyperadrenocorticism (HAC), sometimes
referred to as Cushing’s syndrome.
This test measures the ability of
the adrenal glands to secrete cortisol in response to an injection of
a stimulating hormone called ACTH.
Although your veterinarian
may suspect HAC based on your dog’s history and physical
examination, tests to confirm the diagnosis are required before
treatment can be started.
What does this test involve?
There are three parts to this test.
First, a blood sample will be
collected from your dog.
The ACTH is then injected, usually into the
muscle near the hip.
Finally, a second blood sample is collected one
hour later.
The test is not particularly painful or stressful for
your dog.
How long will my dog need to stay in the clinic?
Generally, the test
Less
