What do you pay for an ACTH stimulation test? U.S. Dollars

I also pay $25.00 for the ACTH test. My dog just had the test for the second time this past Friday afternoon. I am hoping to hear some good news on Monday.:)

I pay about 300.00 thru an internal medicine specialist vet, but my other vet was almost expensive and not that thorough. This is in Spokane WA.... who would have thought

$275.00 is the cost at our vet

Hello, this is my first post :) Will post an intro shortly.

I just paid about 340. (though take away a 10% discount for having so many pets they see - ha)

$181.56 for the IDEXX test (1 pre/1 post) and $150 for the Cortrosyn.

They were going to charge the regular $54 full visit fee, but I said he didn't do anything that day, and I had paid for an exam the week prior, so they just charged a $16 "boarding fee" for the time she stayed there instead.

i got a quote today for the upcoming needs (meds, tests, etc) and it says for the Trilostane, $80 for a month supply if liquid, and $90 if tablets.

Also other tests at her first post-treatment test:
IDEXX Urinalysis ..... $60.24
IDEXX Urine Cortisol:Creatinine Ratio test ..... $122.86

I'm in a Northwest suburb of Chicago.

This poll was a great idea!

Thanks,
Samantha

I had Chloe's first ACTH stim test with her GP vet today and it was $275. I want to talk to the vet about Dr. Peterson's article on "How to Dilute and Store Cortrosyn..." so hopefully I can save some money in the future since I know ACTH stim tests will be needed every few months to regulate her medication.

Kristin

Haven't had it done yet, but the estimate was :

Hospital Care- Observe/ Day (just to have him sit there) - $45.00
LO Cortisol ACTH Stim - $152.00
Cortrosyn .25mg/1ml $202.12

Ridiculous Grand Total - $399.12. :eek:


Hopefully, they will cut me a break!

Just to clarify. If a vet is doing the acth tests appropriately, it means 2 weeks, 30 days, 90 days, every 3 months, in addition to running it each time there's a dosage change? I feel like I will go broke. I've already spent so much just for the diagnosis.
I really feel like crying because i would definitely find a way to pay for all of this, if needed.. But it's going to be such a strain at $200+ per test. I'm so overwhelmed right now with Callie not taking to the Trilostane. And then with possibly needing to find a different vet for proper treatment.. I'm Just venting :(

Callie's mom - the cost can be reduced greatly if you 1. follow Dr Peterson's dilution method, and 2. buy the entire bottle of cortrosyn upfront, then you only pay for the lab work while you use up your bottle of cortrosyn. You should be able to get 4-5 doses out of a single bottle.

Cost of stim test in Lacey, WA is $150. However, the drug used for testing is another $150 which makes the entire test $300 (so it's hard for me to take the survey due to the way the question was asked). The material used lasts for 6 months if frozen. During early-days of diagnosis when Tassy (my Border Terrier) was getting tested frequently, we got 4 tests out of a vial. Now that her cortisol is balanced, tests are done in about 4-6 month intervals and we can only get 2 out of a vial. The last test was 6 months after she was stabilized and the material was completely expired. This is a real juggling act to keep costs down. It is a very expensive illness to treat.

We are just outside in Chicago and with our regular vet we pay $210 per test. Jen's IMS is about $280 plus an office visit each time for a total around $350.