Table 2.
Biochemical findings in participants with intact HPA axis and abnormal HPA axis, defined by peak cortisol >18 μg/dL after ACTH stimulation.
| Intact HPA | Abnormal HPA | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 31 | 15 | – |
| Mean baseline cortisol (μg/dL) (±SD) | 10.48 (±3.46) | 6.53 (±3.54) | 0.01 |
| Peak cortisol | |||
| Median (μg/dL) (IQR) | 21.7 (19.7–24.1) | 15.3 (10.4–17.3) | <0.01 |
| Range (μg/dL) (Min–Max) | 18.1–29.9 | 1–17.8 | |
| DHEA-S | |||
| Median (μg/dL) (IQR) | 87.6 (48.7–150) | 30.4 (10.5–55.7) | <0.01 |
| Range (μg/dL) (Min - Max) | 20–292 | 0–80.1 | |