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CORTISOL, POST DEXAMETHASONE
DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION TEST
MessageThe provider will prescribe Dexamethasone. After taking the medication, the patient will go to the laboratory the following morning to be drawn for a Cortisol level (CORTS) .
After review of the Cortisol result the provider may call to add a Dexamethasone level.
NOTE: WHEN DRAWING THE CORTISOL,ALSO DRAW A PLAIN RED TOP TUBE (NO GEL). CENTRIFUGE WITHIN 2HRS OF COLLECTION, SEPARATE SERUM FROM CELLS AND STORE SERUM REFRIGERATED FOR SEND-OUT DEXAMETHASONE LEVEL IF NEEDED.
After review of the Cortisol result the provider may call to add a Dexamethasone level.
NOTE: WHEN DRAWING THE CORTISOL,ALSO DRAW A PLAIN RED TOP TUBE (NO GEL). CENTRIFUGE WITHIN 2HRS OF COLLECTION, SEPARATE SERUM FROM CELLS AND STORE SERUM REFRIGERATED FOR SEND-OUT DEXAMETHASONE LEVEL IF NEEDED.
Test Code
DEXA SUP (MESSAGE ONLY)
Instructions
MUST BE DONE SEPARATELY FROM ALL OTHER TESTING.
Specimen Stability
REF: 7 DAYS