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ea0041ep35 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2016

The effect of stress, diet and analytical methods on the levels of corticoid metabolites

Duskova Michaela , Sosvorova Lucie , Vitku Jana , Jandikova Hana , Chlupacova Tereza , De Cordeiro Jose , Starka Luboslav

Introduction: A precisely measured corticoid level is important for decision-making in daily clinical practice. These levels can be influenced in the pre-analytical phase, when the effect of stress, timing, and diet can be important.The aim of this study was to elucidate optimal conditions for blood sampling as well as the choice of analytical methods, which they will be used in measuring of corticoids.Methods: By studying ten wome...