Test Catalog

DEXAMETHOSONE SUPPRESSION TEST

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

(3-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

YELLOW (NO PRESERVATIVE)

Alternative Top:

GREEN (LI HEPARIN) / PURPLE (K-EDTA)

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

PATIENT PREPARATION REQUIRED, PLEASE REFER TO PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET.

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC FOR LONG STORAGE, FOR 6 MONTHS

Instrument/Methdology:

ARCHITECT/CHEMILUMINENSCE

Turn Around Time (TAT):

TEST PERFORMING DAY EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY. REPORTING DAY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAY. (Day/s)

Intend Use:

THE DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION TEST (DST) IS USED TO ASSESS ADRENAL GLAND FUNCTION