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For TRH stimulation tests, plasma ACTH concentrations were measured before (baseline) and 10 minutes after (poststimulation) IV TRH administration. For the OST, plasma glucose and insulin concentrations were measured before (baseline) and 60 and 90 minutes after oral corn syrup administration. For combined testing, the TRH stimulation test was initiated immediately after 60-minute posttreatment sample collection for the OST. Results were compared among methods by Wilcoxon matched-pairs, signed rank tests, paired <jats:italic>t<\/jats:italic> tests, and Bland-Altman analysis.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p><jats:bold>RESULTS<\/jats:bold> Feeding conditions did not affect median ACTH concentrations when TRH stimulation tests were performed alone. Median baseline ACTH concentration did not differ between TRH stimulation tests performed alone (under fed or nonfed conditions) and those combined with OSTs. Median poststimulation ACTH concentration was significantly lower for combined tests than for solitary TRH stimulation tests. Mean 60-minute plasma glucose concentration was significantly lower for solitary OSTs than for combined tests, but this difference could not be attributed to TRH administration.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p><jats:bold>CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE<\/jats:bold> Combined testing in the manner described impacted ACTH concentrations during TRH stimulation tests and is not recommended at this time.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.2460\/ajvr.77.7.738","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2016,6,28]],"date-time":"2016-06-28T17:54:43Z","timestamp":1467136483000},"page":"738-748","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":22,"title":["Effects of withholding feed on thyrotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test results and effects of combined testing on oral sugar test and thyrotropin-releasing hormone stimulation test results in horses"],"prefix":"10.2460","volume":"77","author":[{"given":"Melissa 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