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Dexamethasone suppression of cortisol

Message
This is a cortisol test performed 9 hours after patient is given Dexamethasone.


Test Code
DEX. SUPPRESSION


Alias/See Also
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours. Separate if not tested within this time.
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 days
Frozen (-10°C or colder): 30 days


Methodology
Chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 3 - 7 days


Reference Range
< 2.0 ug/dL


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973


Last Updated: April 4, 2019


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.