Test Code DEXSUP Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Performing Laboratory
Central Vermont Medical Center
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum, SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Collection Instructions:
1. Ingest 1 mg dexamethasone at 11pm
2. Blood Draw 8 am the following morning.
Volume
1 ML
Specimen Stability
Refrig: 7 days
Day(s) Performed
Monday-Friday
Specimen Type
Serum
Container
Serum, SST