Table 1

Diagnostic criteria for adrenal insufficiency


Albumin >2.5 g/dl
Albumin <2.5 g/dl

Total cortisol (μg/dl [nmol/l])


     Baseline
15 (410)
10 (275)
     Stimulated
20 (550)
15 (410)
Free cortisol (μg/dl [nmol/l])


     Baseline
1.8 (50)
1.8 (50)
     Stimulated
3.0 (85)
3.0 (85)

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