CORTISOL SUPPRESSION TEST BY DEXAMETHASONE, HIGH DOSE
| This test is used for differential diagnosis of ACTH secreting pituitary adenoma from an ectopic ACTH source |
Pre-test Information : Patient to give fasting baseline sample at 8 a.m. Take 4 mg tablet Dexamethasone orally at 11 p.m. same night. Give second sample next morning at 8 a.m . Patient should not be on steroid therapy |
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Report Delivery : SAME DAY |
CORTISOL SUPPRESSION TEST BY DEXAMETHASONE, HIGH DOSE
| Test Code | C-119 |
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| Test Description | **CORTISOL SUPPRESSION TEST BY DEXAMETHASONE, HIGH DOSE |
| Clinical Category | ADRENAL GLAND DISORDERS |
| Sample | Administer tablet 1 mg Dexamethasone orally at 11 p.m. at night. Draw 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST at 8 am next morning |
| Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |