From: Reduced cortisol in acute liver failure is not due to pituitary failure or reduced binding proteins
 | Total cortisol BNR | Normal total cortisol | P |
---|---|---|---|
Cholesterol | 1.05 (0.4–2) | 1.9 (2–3) | < 0.005 |
Albumin | 13.5 (9–17) | 18.5 (17–23) | < 0.025 |
CBG | 12.85 (10–15) | 22.4 (17–30) | < 0.005 |
ACTH | 41 (31–61) | 60 (52–169) | 0.025 |