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Exactly what test does the doctor order to diagnose Addison's disease?


I think it is a cortisol test. Is it blood or serum or what?

They should do a 24 hour urine free test to see if you are putting out any cortisol or not.

They may want a MRI or CAT scan of your adrenals.

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