DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION TEST (CORTISOL-LOW DOSE)

Used to measure the response of cortisol levels to a low dose of dexamethasone, this test helps in diagnosing Cushing's syndrome and adrenal disorders.

Also known asDexamethasone Suppression Test For Cortisol-low DoseSerum Dexamethasone Suppression Test For Cortisol-low DoseSerum

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

2 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION TEST (CORTISOL-LOW DOSE) includes 2 parameters

  • Cortisol 8am -basal Day 1
  • Cortisol 8am -post Dexa Day 3

Test code

11112

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer3 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum, Serum 72 Hrs

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 15:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Endocrinology

CPT and Loinc codes

DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION TEST (CORTISOL-LOW DOSE)

1800