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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... due to high ACTH stimulating ... findings (see algorithm ... test: Steroids ... interact with stim test
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
: • ACTH stimulation ... production • CRH stimulation ... : • ACTH stimulation ... chronic lack of stimulation ... #Evaluation #laboratory
Adrenal Insufficiency Algorithm - Cosyntropin Stimulation Test
T-1m: Baseline cortisol drawn
T0: 250 µg cosyntropin given IV
T30m: Repeat
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Algorithm - Cosyntropin ... Stimulation Test ... #Testing #Algorithm ... #Cosyntropin #Stimulation
Algorithm for the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency (AI). The standard cosyntropin stimulation test (CST) may be
Algorithm for the ... diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency ... standard cosyntropin stimulation ... test (CST) may ... for evaluation
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... Standard Stim test ... #ACTH #Stimulation
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... • Additional laboratory ... Test for celiac ... endoscopy • Insufficient ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hormone (ACTH) stimulation ... test AND • Baseline ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
 -
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Test 1: Baseline ... OCPs, pregnancy) Test ... 2: ACTH Stimulation
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency ... - Algorithm ... : Cosyntropin Stimulation ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #ACTH #Stimulation