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Canine ACTH Stimulation Testing Protocol Indications

Page 1 of 2 Document number: UK-LCS-PRO-11 Revision no: Title: Canine ACTH Protocol IDEXX Laboratories Ltd Grange House, Sandbeck Way Wetherby West Yorkshire LS22 7DN tel: UK: +44 (0) 20 378 87508 Eire: +353 (0) 156 21211 fax: +44 (0) 1937 544001 e-mail: Canine ACTH Stimulation Testing Protocol Indications ACTH Stimulation Testing is used as a diagnostic test for hypoadrenocorticism (Addison s disease ) and hyperadrenocorticism ( cushing s disease ) a) It is the only test available for diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism (Addison s disease ) in dogs. b) It is commonly used as a screening test for diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism ( cushing s disease ) c) It is used to monitor adrenal reserve in dogs receiving treatment for hyperadrenocorticism with trilostane (Vetoryl) and occasionally mitotane (Lysodren). Note a) ACTH is not licensed for use in the dog. b) The ACTH Stimulation test has lower sensitivity but higher specificity than the LDDS for the diagnosis of Canine hyperadrenocorticism .

hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) a) It is the only test available for diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease) in dogs. b) It is commonly used as a screening test for diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease)

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