Morning Serum Cortisol: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Adrenal Insufficiency:
< 5 mcg/dl
< 5 mcg/dl
gold standard - subnormal serum cortisol response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia
Associated Diagnoses:
36% sensitive, 100% specific
62% sensitive, 77% specific