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Table 2 Results of loading tests

From: Diagnosis of female 17α-hydroxylase deficiency after gonadectomy: a case report

Captopril suppressing test

 

Before

After 60 minutes

After 90 minutes

 PAC (pg/ml)

225

157

130

 PRA (ng/ml/hr)

0.2

0.4

0.3

 ARR

1125

392.5

433.3

Furosemide stress test

 

Before

After 60 minutes

After 120 minutes

 PAC (pg/ml)

198

182

175

 PRA (ng/ml/hr)

0.3

0.4

0.4

Normal saline test

 

Before

After 240 minutes

 

 PAC (pg/ml)

174

99.4

 

 PRA (ng/ml/hr)

0.4

0.2

 

Rapid ACTH stimulating test

 

Before

After 30 minutes

After 60 minutes

 PAC (pg/ml)

172

220

217

 PRA (ng/ml/hr)

0.2

  

 Cortisol

2.41

2.73

2.61

  1. Abbreviations: ACTH Adrenocorticotrophic hormone, ARR Plasma aldosterone concentration/plasma renin activity, DHEA-S Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, PAC Plasma aldosterone concentration, PRA Plasma renin activity