ea0095p84 | Adrenal 2 | BSPED2023
Bornat Sylvie
, Gorman Samantha
, Hendriks Emile
, Labeja Betty
, Reyes Karis
, Sparrow Susan
, Thankamony Ajay
, Marchovecchio Loredana
, Oddy Sue
, Walton-Betancourth Sandra
Background: The short synacthen test (SST) is commonly used to evaluate the integrity of the hypothalamicpituitaryadrenal (HPA) axis in children. However, this test is time-consuming, requiring cannulation, several blood samples, and medical observation. Studies in adults have suggested an early morning serum cortisol level could be used to rule out or confirm adrenal insufficiency, reducing reliance on SSTs, however, few studies have evaluated thi...