Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Adrenal Insufficiency (AI) presents a diagnostic and clinical challenge. While short Synacthen Tests (SSTs) are most commonly utilised to diagnose AI, the value of a baseline cortisol is being explored. We aimed to review indications for performing an SST and to determine the baseline cortisol that predicted a preserved cortisol response to Synacthen.Methods: Eight hundred and sixty SSTs performed in 621 individuals at a tertiary endocrinolog...