DEXAMETHASONE (OVERNIGHT SUPPRESSION)ACTH, PLASMA

Used to evaluate ACTH levels following a low dose of dexamethasone. This test is key for diagnosing cortisol-secreting tumors or other adrenal disorders.

Also known asDexamethasone Suppression Test-low Dose For ActhSerum Dexamethasone Suppression Test-low Dose For ActhSerum

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)ACTH, PLASMA includes 2 parameters

  • Acth -basal Day 1
  • Acth-post Dexa Day 2

Test code

11116

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Plasma EdtaLavender Vacutainer3 ML

Specimen stability information

Plasma Edta

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 (OVERNIGHT SUPPRESSION)ACTH, PLASMA

3400