Endocrine Abstracts

The use of the simplified IM glucagon stimulation test (IMGST) over its standard counterpart in the diagnosis of GH and cortisol deficiency has been advocated. Despite apparent comparable diagnostic utility, the simplified IMGST is capable of producing false positive results, raising the potential for misdiagnosis if relied upon exclusively.The aim of this study was to re-evaluate the diagnostic utility of the two forms of the IMGST, ascertaining the mag...