We had a similar dilemma few yrs back. We compared Siemens vs roche cortisol responses and there were significant differences. Looking at literature and clinical discussion we dropped our adequate level between 450-550.
Latest discussion if cort >300 does it need a synacthen test!
Regards
Bharat
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Agree-
http://press.endocrine.org/doi/pdf/10.1210/jc.2014-2258
Phil
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