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Medición de cortisol y sus fracciones. Una puesta al día / [A critical analysis of cortisol measurements: an update].
Maidana Patricia; Bruno Oscar D; Mesch Viviana.
  • Maidana Patricia; s.af
  • Bruno Oscar D; s.af
  • Mesch Viviana; s.af
Medicina (B.Aires) ; 73(6): 579-84, Dec. 2013.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1165169
ABSTRACT
Serum cortisol measurement is a very useful tool in the biochemical evaluation of adrenocortical function. Since this hormone circulates in blood mainly linked to binding globulins but is also partially free, it can be measured not only in the blood but also in urine, saliva and other biological fluids and tissues. Basal determinations as well as dynamic testing may be performed to evaluate the circadian variations, to estimate the diurnal cortisol secretion and to analyze its relations with other components of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Measurements of cortisol in blood, saliva and urine may reflect the cortisol secretion at the time of sample collection or during a 24 h span. Recently, it has been proposed the determination of cortisol in tissues such as hair and nails like a means of evaluating the hormonal status during prolonged periods. The aim of this paper is to update the methodology for measuring cortisol and its usefulness for the clinical diagnosis of troubles of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pituitary-Adrenal System / Saliva / Hydrocortisone / Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System Language: Spanish Journal: Medicina (B.Aires) Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pituitary-Adrenal System / Saliva / Hydrocortisone / Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System Language: Spanish Journal: Medicina (B.Aires) Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article