hrp0095p1-415 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2022

Basal cortisol measurements in the prediction of low-dose ACTH stimulation test outcomes

Gacemer Hazal , Gurpinar Tosun Busra , Yavas Abali Zehra , Helvacioglu Didem , Haliloglu Belma , Turan Serap , Bereket Abdullah , Guran Tulay

Background: Low-dose adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test (LDST) is widely used to assess patients for adrenal insufficiency. However, the predictive power of basal cortisol for the performance of LDST is not clear.Objective: To determine the appropriate basal serum cortisol cutt-off values that predict a positive or negative LDST.Design: A single-centre retrospective study...