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We occasionally get requests for random serum cortisol from SCBU on preterm newborns. The levels are not spectacular most of the time around 100 - 150 nmol/L. In certain types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and in X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, hypoadrenalism is a feature.

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Mohammad
Dr. M Al-Jubouri, Consultant Chemical Pathologist

>From: Peter Stromberg <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: NEONATAL CORTISOLS
>Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 14:34:24 +0100
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>What is the normal range for serum cortisol in pre-term neonates? Twins were born here a few days ago to a mother with hypoadrenalism. In what circumstances would hypoadrenalism be inherited?
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