Participants characteristics and baseline hormone concentrations
| ACTH, n=15 | Renin, n=16 | Aldosterone, n=16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, years (range) | 54 (19–80) | 52 (19–71) | 52 (19–71) |
| Male | 53% | 44% | 44% |
| Median baseline EDTA plasma (range) | 18.9 (7.7–759.6) ng/L | 16.7 (3.4–64.3) mU/L | 72 (34–339) ng/L |
| Median baseline serum gel (range) | 19.1 (8.0–621) ng/L | 19.4 (3.7–57.1) mU/L | 72 (38–343) ng/L |
| p-value, serum vs plasma | 0.2 | 0.044 | 0.1 |
ACTH = adrenocorticotropic hormone; EDTA = Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid