ea0059p021 | Adrenal and steroids | SFEBES2018
Campbell Karen
, Galloway Iona
, Grant Donna
, Smith Frances
, Tough Jillian
, Freel E Marie
Aim: The short Synacthen test (SST) is an established test used to assess the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. There remains debate whether a 30 minute or 60 minute cortisol sample has diagnostic superiority. Currently at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow all tests arranged by endocrinology are performed by endocrine nurse specialists who utilise a 0 and 30 minute cortisol protocol. Performing a further 60 minute sample requires more nursing time and space r...