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Use of basal serum or plasma cortisol concentrations to rule out a diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism in dogs: 123 cases (2000-2005).
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - 1 Aug 2007
Lennon Elizabeth M, Boyle Tonya E, Hutchins Rae Grace, Friedenthal Arit, Correa Maria T, Bissett Sally A, Moses Lorra S, Papich Mark G, Birkenheuer Adam J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether basal serum or plasma cortisol concentration can be used as a screening test to rule out hypoadrenocorticism in dogs. DESIGN: Retrospective case-control study. ANIMALS: 110 dogs with nonadrenal gland illnesses and 13 dogs with hypoadrenocorticism. PROCEDURES: Sensitivity and specificity of basal serum or plasma cortisol concentrations of either <or= 1 microg/dL or <or= 2 microg/dL...
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