The adrenal glands consist of two small masses located above the kidneys, secreting several important hormones related to the regulation of blood pressure, electrolytes and blood sugar. Although adrenal disease is rare, it needs to be detected early and treated promptly to avoid affecting life and quality of life.

ACTH stimulation test is to introduce a quantity of artificial ACTH (synthetic ACTH used in clinical practice) into the body to assess the response of the adrenal gland to ACTH, on that basis to assess the cause of the disease originating from the adrenal gland or due to adrenal stimulating hormone deficiency. ACTH stimulation test. It is also the gold standard in determining difficult-to-diagnose adrenal hyperplasia.

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic disease characterized by impaired synthesis of adrenal hormones.

DHEA SO4 is a male hormone (androgen) produced in the adrenal glands and converted by the body into testosterone, which influences sexual development. In men, testosterone is produced in large amounts by the testicles. In women, small amounts are produced by the ovaries. The DHEA SO4 test checks the level of testosterone in the blood.