Biochemical testing of adrenocortical function.
Disturbed adrenal function may present in various ways. Here are outlined some of the functions of the adrenals and the clinical effects of adrenal disorder, followed by a more detailed consideration of the application of laboratory tests to the identification of adrenocortical hypo- and hyperfunction.
Rosalki
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Unilabs Clinical Pathology, London, UK.
D000224:Addison Disease / Q000097:blood / Q000503:physiopathology; D000302:Adrenal Cortex / Q000503:physiopathology*; D000304:Adrenal Cortex Function Tests / Q000379:methods; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000097:blood; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000503:physiopathology; D003907:Dexamethasone; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood
D003907:Dexamethasone; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D006854:Hydrocortisone