PPID or Equine Cushing’s Disease, ACTH

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone - ACTH ACTH levels are seasonal in horses Increased ACTH levels could indicate Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction PPID, also known as Equine Cushing’ s Disease. For more information about PPID please check the 2021 EEG recommendations on diagnosis and management of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). Sample requirements 5 mL of blood in EDTA tube Separate the plasma by centrifugation or gravity and freeze plasma at -20ºC (in a regular freezer). Send freeze plasma to lab ASAP in a refrigerated package. Turnaround time 2 to 5 working days Show more