Dexamethasone Suppression test Overnight suppression for ACTH, EDTA Plasma
Test Information
Preparation requirements and diagnostic clinical parameters.
Parameters
1 Parameter- 1 diagnostic parameter
- Automated calibrated clinical analyzer
Fasting & Prep
No Fasting- No strict fasting required
- Plain drinking water intake permitted
Specimen
Plasma- Matrix: Plasma
- Prep: 3 ml of EDTA Plasma each.Collect Basal Sample (2ml EDTA plasma) for ACTH at 8 AM. Oral 1mg Dexamethasone is Given at Night 9 PM on the same day. Post Dexamethason sample is collected on next day 8 AM. High Biotin dose(>5 mg/day)should be avoided at least 8 hrs before to blood collection.
Turnaround
Standard TAT (24-48 hrs)- Report in MonβSat After 8hrs
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1 parameter across 1 body system
Blood & Hematology Health
Analyzes blood cells, hemoglobin levels, and cellular health markers.