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Algorithm for the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency (AI). The standard cosyntropin stimulation test (CST) may be
Algorithm for the ... diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency ... (AI). ... stimulation test ... first-line test for evaluation
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
- Evaluation of ... unclear (often the case ... 250 mcg of IV Cosyntropin ... #ACTH #Stimulation ... #Test #Endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency ... - Algorithm ... Stimulation - ... #ACTH #Stimulation ... #Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
: • ACTH stimulation ... aldosterone - Low in cases ... #Evaluation #laboratory ... diagnosis #testing #endocrinology ... #workup