ea0085p2 | Adrenal 1 | BSPED2022
Park Julie
, Jones Lily
, Dliso Silothabo
, Bright Orla
, Walker Laura
, Grasim Ionela
, Hawcutt Daniel
, Shantsila Alena
, Lip Gregory
, Blair Joanne
Background: Saliva is ideal for measuring free, biologically active hormones. Measurements of salivary androgens may be valuable in diagnosis and monitoring of adrenal disorders, however the diurnal profile and robust reference ranges in healthy children are currently undefined. We report salivary testosterone, androstenedione (A4), 11-ketotestosterone (11-KT), 11-β hydroxyandrostenedione (11β-OHA4) concentrations measured throughout the day in healthy children.<...