DEXAMETHASONE(OVERNIGHT SUPPRESSION CORTISOL)SERUM

This test assesses how ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) levels respond to an overnight dose of dexamethasone, aiding in the diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome.

Also known asDexamethasone Suppression Test Overnight Suppression For ActhPlasma Dexamethasone Suppression Test Overnight Suppression For ActhPlasma

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

2 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
DEXAMETHASONE(OVERNIGHT SUPPRESSION CORTISOL)SERUM includes 2 parameters

  • Cortisol 8am -basal Day 1
  • Cortisol 8am -post Dexa Day 2

Test code

11113

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer3 ML
Serum Post-doseYellow Vacutainer3 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum, Serum Post-Dose

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(OVERNIGHT SUPPRESSION CORTISOL)SERUM

1800