Predicting the outcome of short Synacthen test based on baseline cortisol levels: A single-centered retrospective cohort study at a tertiary care hospital in Sri LankaPremadasa T, Samarathunga EPA, Sujith EM, Shameela NMF, Basnayaka BMKS, Antonypillai CN, Jayawardana RDP1Department of Chemical Pathology, National Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka2Department of Quality Control, National Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka3Department of Diabetic and Endocrinology, National Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lankaon September 16, 2025 at 2:39 am
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print. IntroductionShort Synacthen Test (SST), a standard diagnostic test to confirm Adrenal insufficiency (AI), involves substantial expenses.ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the predictive value of baseline Cortisol levels for SST outcomes and establish …