21-hydroxylase deficiency laboratory findings
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Mehrian Jafarizade, M.D [2]
Overview
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency differs in each disease type.
21-hydroxylase deficiency type | 17-hydroxyprogesterone level | ACTH stimulation testing in high-dose test (250 mcg) |
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classic salt wasting | greater than 3500 ng/dL | Not necessary |
classic non-salt wasting | greater than 3500 ng/dL | Not necessary |
Non-classic type |
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Salt-wasting crises in infancy in classic type
- hyponatremia, with a serum Na+ typically between 105 and 125 mEq/L
- Hyperkalemia in these infants can be very high
- Metabolic acidosis
- Hypoglycemia may be present.