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Cushing's Syndrome

• Published: 1998
• Revised: January 2008
• Topic: Endocrine Testing
• Scope: Laboratory investigation
• Abstract: Cushing’s Syndrome is relatively rare. Studies suggest that the incidence of Cushing’s Syndrome is 10 per million or approximately 1 in 5,000 hospital. The guideline makes recommendations for laboratory investigation and early referral
• Target Population: Patients exhibiting clinical features of Cushing’s Syndrome
• Exclusions: None specified
• Working Group Membership: General practitioners, pathologists, endocrinologists, clinical biochemists, laboratory technologists, member of the public