Everyone Healthy Library
Diagnostic test reference page from the Everyone Healthy database.
Connected diagnostic information
This section shows the biological marker/agent measured by this diagnostic test. Each marker/agent opens its own page with related conditions. Detailed reference ranges are shown separately in the Reference ranges and concentrations section below, so they are not repeated here.
These ranges are pulled from the existing EH diagnostic-test reference range tables. They can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, sample type and clinical situation.
| Biological marker/agent / concentration | Reference range | Unit | Age | Gender | Category / test group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortisol | 0 – 5 | µg/dL | All | Both | Blood Studies / Metabolism End Product |
Tip: scroll sideways on small screens to see all columns. Ranges are educational only and must be interpreted by a qualified clinician.
This section links the test's biological markers/agents to related conditions. It is a browsing guide, not a diagnosis.
These are direct diagnostic-test-to-condition links stored in the EH database.
Full article / legacy information
Summary References
Treatments:
1. http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/88/11/5299
2. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003694.htm
3. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/003694.htm
4. http://healthguide.howstuffworks.com/dexamethasone-suppression-test-dictionary.htm
5. http://www.annals-general-psychiatry.com/content/7/1/22
6. http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/144/10/1253
7. http://www.cushings-help.com/dex_tests.ht
8. http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-center/overnight-dexamethasone-suppression-test.aspx
9. http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/300_399/0306.html
10. http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/00048678409158800?journalCode=anp
