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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Pediatric Profile 6- Comprehensive Screen LabCorp

Dehydration: This test checks hormone levels that can affect fluid balance, potentially revealing why a child is dehydrated.
Electrolyte imbalance: By measuring specific hormones, this test can help determine if an adrenal issue is causing imbalances in electrolytes like sodium and potassium.
High blood pressure: Certain hormones measured in this test can impact blood pressure regulation, helping to find the cause if it's elevated.
Poor growth: This screen assesses hormone levels essential for normal development and growth, potentially identifying why a child isn't growing properly.
Vomiting: Hormone imbalances detected by this test can sometimes lead to vomiting, especially when related to electrolyte disturbances.

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390-l

LabCorp Test #: 500175; CPT: 82157, 82533, 82626, 82633, 82634, 83498, 84143, 84144, 84403

This test checks for several different forms of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), a group of inherited disorders affecting the adrenal glands. It looks for specific hormones and substances that can indicate if someone has CAH. This comprehensive screening helps doctors diagnose CAH early, which is important for proper treatment.

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Why To Buy	This CAH profile screens for potential adrenal gland issues in children, helping identify causes for symptoms like dehydration and poor growth by checking hormone levels. Finding the cause(s) of: Dehydration: This test checks hormone levels that can affect fluid balance, potentially revealing why a child is dehydrated. Electrolyte imbalance: By measuring specific hormones, this test can help determine if an adrenal issue is causing imbalances in electrolytes like sodium and potassium. High blood pressure: Certain hormones measured in this test can impact blood pressure regulation, helping to find the cause if it's elevated. Poor growth: This screen assesses hormone levels essential for normal development and growth, potentially identifying why a child isn't growing properly. Vomiting: Hormone imbalances detected by this test can sometimes lead to vomiting, especially when related to electrolyte disturbances.
Symptoms	Dehydration, Electrolyte imbalance, High blood pressure, Poor growth, Vomiting