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ACTH   

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

Serum adrenocorticotropic hormone; Adrenocorticotrophic hormone; Highly-sensitive ACTH

What the Risks Are

  • excessive bleeding
  • fainting or feeling lightheaded
  • hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
  • infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
  • multiple punctures to locate veins

Special Considerations

Special handling of the blood sample is required.

Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.

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