Clinical Chemistry

ADRENAL CORTEX (MLS)

Learning Lab for Medical Laboratory Scientists

Author information
Roger L. Bertholf, PhD
Dr Bertholf disclosed no conflict of interest

Learning objectives:

  • Identify adrenal anatomy
  • Describe adrenal steroids
  • Describe adrenal insufficiency
  • Describe adrenal hormone excess
  • Determine laboratory measurement of hormones associated with adrenal function
  • Describe dynamic tests of adrenal function