Marianne,
I have some questions about the ACTH test numbers. Buddy had his first ACTH since starting Trilostane on 4-9-13. To refresh your memory, I waited a week longer than the standard time because I was dosing him on an empty stomach per vet's instructions. I dosed him properly for a week before his ACTH.
His numbers were 8.4 ug/do. Pre draw
15.2. Post draw
No changes were made in medication.
His second act was done yesterday on 5/18/13. 39 days after his last ACTH test.
I picked up a copy of Buddy's last ACTH Test when I was the vet yesterday. What confuses me is the reference range given by the lab.
I assume these numbers are what they consider to be normal levels?
Canine
2 - 6 Pre- ACTH (resting cortisol)
6 - 18 Post -ACTH Cortisol
I thought we were targeting 9.1 or below??
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I should have his new numbers tomorrow. Thank you,
Hugs,
Kathy and Buddy![]()





