The effect of corticotrophin zinc on plasma 17-hydroxycorticoids as a test of adrenal cortical function
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- 1 March 1961
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in Journal of Clinical Pathology
- Vol. 14 (2), 185-188
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jcp.14.2.185
Abstract
The response of plasma 17-hydroxycorticoids to corticotrophin has been determined using a simplified technique. Steroid levels appeared to be maximal four hours after the injection of 40 units of corticotrophin zinc. No response was obtained in cases of Addison's disease and a sluggish increase occurred in hypopituitarism. The effect of steroid therapy is discussed.Keywords
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