A sample of blood is drawn and analyzed to measure the levels of both ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) and cortisol in the blood. This helps to detect diseases that are associated with too much or too little cortisol in the body.
Nondiscrimination Policy Update
Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.
To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.