DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION-HIGH DOSE ACTH,PLASMA

Evaluates the cortisol level response to an overnight dose of dexamethasone. It is used for diagnosing Cushing's syndrome or other cortisol abnormalities.

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

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-HIGH DOSE ACTH,PLASMA includes 2 parameters

  • Acth -basal Day 1
  • Acth-post Dexa Day 3

Test code

11114

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Plasma EdtaLavender Vacutainer3 ML
Plasma,frozenOthers3 ML

Specimen stability information

Plasma Edta, Plasma,Frozen

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 19:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Endocrinology

CPT and Loinc codes

DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION-HIGH DOSE ACTH,PLASMA

3400