Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's syndrome occurs when your body is exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a prolonged time. It can be caused by the body's own overproduction of cortisol or by taking certain medications.
Common Symptoms
- Weight gain (around midsection, face)
- Fatigue
- High blood pressure
- Muscle weakness
- Purple stretch marks
Clinical Sources
- Cushing Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & TreatmentCleveland Clinic
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Cushing's Syndrome:
Urine Specific Gravity
Urine Specific Gravity (USG) measures the concentration of particles in the urine compared...
Postprandial Glucose
Postprandial glucose measures the level of sugar in the blood specifically after a meal (u...
Fasting Blood Sugar
The Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) test measures the amount of glucose in the blood after an ov...
Urine Osmolality
Urine Osmolality is a precise measurement of the concentration of dissolved particles in t...
Fluid Glucose
Fluid Glucose testing measures the level of sugar in body fluids other than blood, most co...
Osmolality (Serum)
Serum Osmolality measures the concentration of dissolved particles in the blood, primarily...
1-Hour Post-Load Glucose
Part of the Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT), this measures the blood sugar level exactly 60 m...
Serum Cortisol
Cortisol is often referred to as the 'stress hormone' and is a vital steroid hormone produ...
CSF Glucose
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Glucose is analyzed to diagnose central nervous system (CNS) pat...
Medcis Male Profile
The Medcis Male Profile is a comprehensive diagnostic panel specifically designed to evalu...
Pleural Fluid for Rheumatoid Factor
This test measures the concentration of Rheumatoid Factor (RF)—an autoantibody—within the ...
CSF Biochemical Analysis
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless liquid that bathes the brain and spinal co...
2-Hour Post-Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS)
The 2-Hour Post-Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) test measures the body's ability to metabolize...
Post Dinner Blood Sugar
The Post Dinner (Postprandial) Blood Sugar test measures the level of glucose in the blood...
Benedict's Test
Benedict's test is a biochemical assay used to detect the presence of reducing sugars in t...
Urine For Sugar
The 'Urine for Sugar' test, commonly referred to as a glucose urine test, measures the amo...
Osmolality (Urine)
Urine osmolality is a measure of the concentration of particles dissolved in the urine, pr...
Glucose
Glucose is the primary source of energy for the body's cells and the only energy source fo...
Glucose Tolerance Test (1 Sample)
The Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) measures the body's ability to metabolize a specific dose...
Ketones (Urine)
In a Complete Urine Examination, the presence of ketones (ketonuria) indicates that the bo...
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a type of lipid (fat) found in the blood. When you eat, the body convert...
Pre-Dinner Blood Sugar
Pre-dinner blood sugar (or pre-prandial glucose) measures the amount of glucose circulatin...
Complete Urine Examination
The Complete Urine Examination (CUE), also known as Urinalysis, is a fundamental diagnosti...
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
Fasting Blood Sugar measures the circulating glucose in the blood after an 8 to 12-hour pe...
Ketones
Urine ketones are a product of fat metabolism, occurring when the body utilizes fat rather...
Glucose (Ascitic Fluid)
In Ascitic Fluid analysis, glucose levels are compared to serum levels to help identify th...
CSF ADA Levels
Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) is an enzyme involved in purine metabolism. It is primarily foun...
Random Blood Sugar
Random Blood Sugar (RBS) measures the amount of glucose circulating in the blood at any gi...
Glucose
Glucose is the primary energy source for the body's cells and is the key marker for carboh...
Fasting Plasma Glucose
The Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) serves as the baseline measurement in a Glucose Tolerance...
Serum Osmolality
Serum osmolality is a measure of the concentration of dissolved particles in the blood, pr...
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme found in nearly all living cells. It plays a crit...
Urine Routine
A routine urinalysis (Urine Routine) is a fundamental diagnostic tool used to assess the c...
Glycosylated Hb% (HbA1c)
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) measures the percentage of hemoglobin that has glucose attached to ...
2-Hour Post-Load Glucose
This component is part of the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). It measures how effectiv...
Serum Insulin
Insulin is a vital hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas. Its primary role is...
Ascitic Fluid For Proteins
Measuring protein levels in ascitic fluid (fluid buildup in the abdomen) is a critical ste...
Ascitic Fluid Biochemical Analysis
Ascitic fluid biochemical analysis involves the laboratory evaluation of fluid accumulated...
Glucose Tolerance Test (3 Samples)
The Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) is a gold-standard diagnostic tool used to evaluate how t...
Post Prandial Insulin
The Post Prandial Insulin test measures the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas in ...
Pre-Lunch Blood Sugar
Pre-Lunch Blood Sugar, also known as a pre-prandial glucose check, measures the concentrat...
Pleural Fluid - Biochemical Analysis
Biochemical analysis of pleural fluid is a comprehensive battery of tests performed on flu...
Urine For GTT
The Urine Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) is performed in conjunction with the oral blood glu...
Urine for Ketone Bodies
Ketones are metabolic byproducts produced when the body burns fat for energy instead of gl...
Fluid Biochemical Analysis
Fluid Biochemical Analysis involves the chemical examination of fluids accumulated in body...
G6PD Estimation
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) is an essential enzyme found in red blood cells (...
Fluid Glucose
In the context of Fluid Biochemical Analysis (e.g., pleural, peritoneal, or pericardial fl...
FBS & PPBS
This combined test measures glucose levels at two distinct states: Fasting Blood Sugar (FB...
Urine Glucose
The presence of glucose in the urine (glycosuria) occurs when the blood glucose level exce...
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