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A normal response does not exclude ACTH deficiency which requires an endocrine referral if suspected.

Proposed flow chart for the use of SST in patients with potentially reversible causes of AI. *Random morning cortisol was measured between 9 and 12 am and at least 18 h after the last dose of glucocorticoid. The patients’ characteristics are presented in Table 1, including the relevant clinical indications as well as the number and timing of the SSTs performed. A total of 776 subjects were recruited, all with potentially reversible causes of AI. A subgroup analysis was performed in 110 patients with AI secondary to treatment with suppressive doses of glucocorticoids. Plumpton and Besser investigated the cortisol response to hypoglycemia by undertaking ITT in healthy individuals; they showed that the maximum response ranged from 21 to 48 μg/dL and therefore proposed 20 μg/dL (550 nmol/L) as the minimum threshold level for a normal cortisol response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia. [1] They used an immunofluorescent assay, which measures cortisol and corticosterone levels and therefore has a 20% to 30% positive bias. Carr et al later compared radioimmunoassay (RIA) with immunometric assays. In 154 basal and stimulated serum cortisol samples, they observed that the mean result obtained with an RIA was 23% lower than those obtained with an immunometric assay. [2] They observed a similar correlation in the results of patients who underwent either a short Synacthen test (SST) or ITT. Moore et al compared different assays for cortisol, and observed lower cortisol levels with RIA. [3] Proceedings are finally determined when the appeal period has expired without an appeal being lodged, or where an appeal is lodged the appeal is withdrawn or finally determined. Herein, we surveyed clinicians to understand the different SST protocols used in KSA. Our objectives included the following:Our results show that only a quarter of the patients had a baseline ACTH level assessment. The missing patient information is of significant value as patients with diagnosed central hypoadrenalism would need further assessment for other pituitary hormone deficiencies and may need more in-depth pituitary imaging. There are therapeutic implications for these patients as well as in secondary hypoadrenalism; glucocorticoid replacement may suffice because of the intact renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Our survey results showed similarities and differences between our single center 1 and the multicenter national practice. the expiry of the 12 month period from the creation of the tenancy (or the expiry of 18 months from the creation of the tenancy in cases where an extension notice has been served), whichever is the later. Send all samples to the laboratory with one completed request form giving clinical details, any relevant drugs (especially steroid treatment) and stating that a Synacthen test has been done. We have therefore undertaken a retrospective analysis of repeat SSTs performed in patients with potentially reversible causes of AI to determine if there are features of the SST results (basal, 30-minute, or delta cortisol) that might both guide a strategy for repeat testing and in addition help to identify groups of patients in whom HPA axis function is likely (or unlikely) to be restored. Materials and Methods Patient selection

Our study has several strengths. The participation of clinicians from a wide range of specialties and grades increased the power of our survey data. This survey, the first from our region, provides insight into the different SST protocols used in our area and the variations in practice among different grades and specialties. Therefore, this survey adds invaluable information to the literature. The short synacthen test (SST) is now the most widely used method of assessment of adrenal sufficiency. Tetracosactrin, a synthesized polypeptide with an amino acid sequence including 1 to 24 of the 1 to 39 chain of the naturally occurring corticotropin, has adrenocortical stimulatory action equivalent to that of natural corticotropin ( 6). With adrenal reserve post exogenous ACTH dictated by the prevailing level of endogenous ACTH, a number of studies have shown that the SST performs well when compared with the originally described “gold standard” insulin tolerance test (ITT) in assessing AI/sufficiency ( 7, 8). However, it is important to note that such studies have predominantly assessed GC sufficiency in an at-risk population of AI rather than recovery of adrenal function in patients with established AI. In the former studies peak cortisol pass/fail values across an SST have been validated against an ITT; basal random cortisol concentrations and incremental change post-SST have been unhelpful discriminators.The authors would like to thank the Clinical Pharmacist, Mohamed Ahmed for the support. Author contributions

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