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Addison's Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency)

• Published: 1998
• Revised: January 2008
• Topic: Endocrine Testing
• Scope: Laboratory investigation
• Abstract: The guideline assists the practitioner in the initial laboratory investigation in patients with suspected Addison’s Disease and recommends that if the diagnosis of Addison’s Disease is strongly suspected, treatment should be instituted immediately and that urgent consultation is needed.
• Target Population: Any person with signs or symptoms of primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency.
• Exclusions: None specified
• Working Group Membership: General practitioners, pathologists, endocrinologists, clinical biochemists, laboratory technologists, member of the public