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Seeing endo soon, but i would like to understand my saliva cortisol test result. 1.94 mcg/dl (rr is < or = 0.09 mcg/dl) cushings r/o in 2012.
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Wait to see endo.: Best left to endo. It is hard to interpret these numbers as timing, age and assay specific factors are at play. Can't figure those all out here. You will need someone who can understand how this test fits into the big picture.
Answered 4/8/2013
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Tough diagnosis: Cushing's can be very difficult to diagnose. It is not unusual for someone to have problems for several years because the tests can vary over time, and be equivocal for a long time. That being said, i can't really interpret a single test result without knowing a lot more about the timing and situation under which it was collected. Best to wait until you see your endocrinologist.
Answered 4/1/2014
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