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What Is The Purpose Of Cortisol Stimulation Test?

I had a cortisol stimulation test done which was ordered by my primary care doctor. I just recieved a call to set up an appointment with endocrinology. Does this mean something was wrong with my test cause my primary care doctor never called and told me anything about the test.
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Hi and welcome to HCM.
This test is used to diagnose or exclude primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency, Addison's disease and related conditions. In addition to quantifying adrenal insufficiency, the test can distinguish whether the cause is adrenal (low cortisol and aldosterone production) or pituitary (low ACTH production).
Adrenal insufficiency is a potentially life-threatening condition. Treatment should be initiated as soon as the diagnosis is confirmed, or sooner if the patient presents in apparent adrenal crisis.

Trust your doctor and go for the test and depending on results he will advice the best course of action. All the best

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Dr Santosh
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What Is The Purpose Of Cortisol Stimulation Test?

Hi and welcome to HCM. This test is used to diagnose or exclude primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency, Addison s disease and related conditions. In addition to quantifying adrenal insufficiency, the test can distinguish whether the cause is adrenal (low cortisol and aldosterone production) or pituitary (low ACTH production). Adrenal insufficiency is a potentially life-threatening condition. Treatment should be initiated as soon as the diagnosis is confirmed, or sooner if the patient presents in apparent adrenal crisis. Trust your doctor and go for the test and depending on results he will advice the best course of action. All the best Regards Dr Santosh