Corticotropin (ACTH) is a hormone released in blood by the pituitary gland, located in the brain. Corticotropin test measures the amount of this hormone in blood. For its examination a sample of blood is taken from a vein (venipuncture) Normal value: 9 to 59 pg/ml

Cortisol is a steroid or glucocorticoid hormone, produced by adrenal glands (glands located above the kidney). Its main functions are increase the levels of sugar in blood, suppress the immune system or defense system and help the metabolism of fat, proteins and carbohydrate.
Cortisol test measures the amount of this hormone in blood.
For the test of cortisol, a sample of blood is taken from a vein (venipuncture)
Normal value: 5 to 25 µg/dl in the morning (it descends at less than 50% at night)
Normal values vary based on the laboratory

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
.Cardiovascular Examination:
-Auscultation (listening): the noises/sounds produced by the heart.
Respiratory Examination:
-Auscultation (hearing): the noises/sounds produced by the lungs.
-Oxygen saturation
Abdomen examination:
Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching): to know if there is any place that causes pain.
Listening the noised of the abdomen (hydroaerial noises)
Percussion (give repetitive taps): to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.
Neurological Examination
Evaluate level of consciousness (Glasgow scale)
Evaluate the progress
Evaluate the muscle tone
Evaluate reflex
Evaluate sensitivity
Evaluate active motility and muscle strength

The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Thorax Examination: Observation (or inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Auscultation (listening): of the noises/sounds produced by the lungs and heart.
Percussion (give repetitive taps): to know how each part of the thorax sounds like.
Lymph Nodes Examination (for example, neck nodes, armpit nodes, etc.)
.Observation
.Palpation
Skin and mucous membrane Examination (mouth): Evaluate changes of color

The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency: Norma valuesl: Newborn: 120 to 160 beats/minute, 1 and 2 years 110-120 beats/minute, 3 to 12 years 100 beats/minute, 13 years onward 75/80 beats/minute.
.Control of Breathing Frequency Normal values: Newborn 30 to 60 breathing cycles/minute, 1 and 2 years 20 to 40 breathing cycles/minute, 3 years onward 15/25 breathing cycles/minute.
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,4 - 37 °C)
-Thorax Examination: Observation (or inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Auscultation (listening): of the noises/sounds produced by the lungs and heart.
Percussion (give repetitive blows): to know how every part of the thorax sounds like.
Throat Examination: Observation (or Inspection)
Paranasal sinuses examination:
-Palpation (or touching): to know if any place causes pain
-Transillumination (According to the case): in a dark room, both sides of the face are illuminated, under the eyes, with the mouth open. It's done to see the presence of paranasal mucus.
-Lymph node Examination (for example neck, armpit, etc):
.Observation
.Palpation
.Skin and mucous examination (of the mouth): if they are pale, dry or not.

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Legs examination
.Observation
.Palpation
. Achilles (ankle) and patellar (knee) reflex evaluation; it's an evaluation of the reaction of the aknle and the knee when a small strike with a hammer is given.
.Evaluation of mobility and sensibility

Normal Values:
Creatine Phosphokinase: 24-190 UI/L in men
24/170 UI/L in women

Normal values:
Creatine phosphokinase (CPK): 24-190 UI/L in men
24-170 UI/L in women.

Normal Values:
Creatinfosfoquinase (CPK): 24-190 UI/L in men
24-170 UI/L in women

Normal Values: Creatinine: 0,5 to 0.9 ng/ml in women, 0,6 to 1.2 ng/ml in men

It’s a test that measures the level in blood of the cortisol and corticotropin (ACTH) hormones when a dose of another hormone, called Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) is administered.
For the test, 1 mg/kg of CRH is administered and through a subsequent blood sample the levels or cortisol and ACTH is determined at -15, 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes.

It's a blood test that detects the aforementioned protein, which is high when the organism suffers an inflammatory process.
Normal values:
Adult less than 1mgr/l.
Pregnant women: from 1 to 4 mgr/l.

C reactive protein is a protein that increases when the organism suffers an inflammatory process.
For its examination a blood sample is taken of a vein (venipunture)
Normal values: 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL

Method used to study bacteria and other microorganisms through a sample of an organism area (throat, eyes, skin injuries, among others)

Method used for the study of bacteria and other microorganisms by means of samples from a part of the organism (throat, eyes, skin lesions, blood samples, among them).