ACTH more than 2000 pg/ml; is it immunoassay interference or another matter?

Starting rifampicin in patients with Addison’s disease or adrenal tuberculosis may precipitate an adrenal crisis as a result of the induction of CYP 3A4 which in turn leads to increased breakdown of cortisol. We report this rare phenomenon to increase awareness among healthcare professionals.

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Main Authors: Vivek Pant, Santosh Pradhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of Clinical Pathologists of Nepal 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Pathology of Nepal
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Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JPN/article/view/54455
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