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Cortisol

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Cortisol

ID 89

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Reference ranges and concentrations

3

Reference ranges come from the existing EH diagnostic-test range tables. Ranges can differ between laboratories, methods, age groups and clinical situations.

Diagnostic test / concentrationReference rangeUnitAgeGenderCategory / test group
ACTH Stimulation Test (Stimulation With Cosyntropin, Measuring Rise in Cortisol)20 – 100µg/dLAllBothBlood Studies / Metabolism End Product
Cortisol Concentration Test0 – 650nmol/LAdult ( > 16y)BothBlood Studies / Hormone Assays
Dexamethasone Suppression Test0 – 5µg/dLAllBothBlood Studies / Metabolism End Product

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Conditions linked to this marker

21

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Associated with

0

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Diagnostic tests linked to this marker

4

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