Which is the best test for diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency?
CT abdomen
Steroid autoantibodies
Fludrocoisone challenge test
Cosyntropin test
The diagnosis of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency is established by Cosyntropin test Coisol values of <18ug/dl sampled 30-60 minutes after ACTH stimulation will diagnose the disease. This is followed by plasma ACTH values to identify primary versus secondary Addison disease. Steroid auto-antibodies are marker for Autoimmune Adrenalitis. Fludrocoisone challenge test is done for Conn syndrome.
Disorders of Adrenal Gland