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Cushings syndrome, is urine sample and testorone the only way to get a positive? i understand that cortisol can measure different in blood.
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There are: Various tests for cushing's, including blood and urine tests for cortisols, x-rays, suppression tests w/cortisone rx. Check w/your endocrinologist if you're concerned.
Answered 6/24/2013
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