Synthasin test

[Tippit]

What is the injection given during synthesin test

[PMRpro Ambassador]

"During the synacthen test you are given a chemical called tetracosactide (synacthen is the commercial name of this chemical). Tetracosactide is a chemical copy of ACTH.

ACTH is the chemical (hormone) released by your pituitary gland, which stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol. If the adrenal glands are working properly they should respond to the tetracosactide by producing cortisol. Levels of cortisol are checked by taking a blood sample."

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[SheffieldJane]

Tetracosactrin. No me neither and I am having the test on Thursday. It enables the doctor to measure the amount of Cortisol you can produce without steroid input.