ea0021p118 | Clinical practice/governance and case reports | SFEBES2009
Pahilwani Bharat
, Darch Sarah
, Ramachandran Radha
, Cegla Jaimini
, Nijher Monica
, Meeran Karim
, Chapman Richard
, Donaldson Mandy
, Tan Tricia
Context: Hydrocortisone day curves (HCDC) are used to monitor hydrocortisone replacement by obtaining serum samples to measure cortisol levels throughout the day. Salivary measurement of free cortisol offers a non-invasive alternative to serum measurements.Objective: To validate salivary cortisol measurement as an alternative method to assess the adequacy of hydrocortisone replacement in patients with hypoadrenalism.Setting, patien...