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Cortisol, a.m. test 15.7. no p.m. test. concerned re adrenal glands: 20+ cort. inj. in 2011. should i have the a.m. and p.m. tests?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: Your values are normal (both am cortisol and acth stimulation test). No concern about adrenal insufficiency at this time. The pm test is good to rule out cushing's syndrome, which is not a problem for you either.

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Answered 12/20/2012

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