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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ayeesha Kattubadi, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of primary adrenal insufficiency include hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypercalcemia, normocytic normochromic anemia, eosinophilia.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of primary adrenal insufficiency include: [1]
- Electrolytes: Hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypercalcemia
- Complete blood picture: Normocytic normochromic anemia, lymphocytosis, eosinophilia
- Episodic hypoglycemia
- Prerenal azotemia: Hypovolemia, elevated BUN, elevated cratinine
- Acid base: Mild metabolic acidosis
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of secondary adrenal insufficiency include:
- Electrolytes: Hyponatremia
- Episodic hypoglycemia
References
- ↑ Chanson, Philippe; Guignat, Laurence; Goichot, Bernard; Chabre, Olivier; Boustani, Dinane Samara; Reynaud, Rachel; Simon, Dominique; Tabarin, Antoine; Gruson, Damien; Reznik, Yves; Raffin Sanson, Marie-Laure (2017). "Group 2: Adrenal insufficiency: screening methods and confirmation of diagnosis". Annales d'Endocrinologie. 78 (6): 495–511. doi:10.1016/j.ando.2017.10.005. ISSN 0003-4266.