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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
- Evaluation of ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... function - An ... #Stimulation #Test
Algorithm for the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency (AI). The standard cosyntropin stimulation test (CST) may be
Algorithm for the ... cosyntropin stimulation test ... the first-line test ... for evaluation ... of adrenal function
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... abnormal liver blood tests ... of liver blood tests ... of liver blood test ... indicates all the tests
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
linear growth Tests ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... Growth Hormone (GH) test ... gland and consider evaluation ... other pituitary functions
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... autoantibody tests ... - Serum tests that ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... ACTH) stimulation test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
smear, HIV/HCV testing ... K), H. pylori test ... country), thyroid function ... test, ANA (e.g. ... - Bone marrow evaluation
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Systemic and Primary Causes ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Tests/Enzymes: ... BUN: • Chronic renal ... #causes
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... serologic marker for evaluating ... need further testing ... -A negative test ... -A positive test