General Information Material studied Blood. Reliability of test results Probably more reliable than the 8-hour plasma ACTH stimulation test. Patient time for test At least 1 hour.
Test requires three blood samples and one injection.
Before the test Purpose of test Identifies and evaluates the extent of Addison's disease. May suggest secondary adrenal insufficiency, which requires further testing. Commercial laboratory, hospital, doctor's office. Lab technician, nurse, doctor. Request another sample to be collected to ensure accuracy.