A pregnenolone test is usually used along with other tests involving hormones to diagnose rare forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in infants.
Describes how the 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) test is used, when a 17-OHP test is ordered, and what the results of a 17-hydroxyprogesterone test might mean
Learn about the ACTH stimulation test, used to help diagnose primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease) and to detect conditions affecting the pituitary gland.
Potassium is an electrolyte, a type of mineral that is essential to your health. Find out about the types of potassium tests and when and how they are used.