Low-Dose ACTH Stimulation Test: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Adrenal Insufficiency:
for seconary adrenal insufficiency
for seconary adrenal insufficiency
the sensitivity is low because partially atrophic adrenals can still respond; the sensitivity improves as the duration of the AI is longer
low dose stim = 1mcg cosyntropin
Associated Diagnoses:
61% sensitive, 95% specific