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HelpTest Code LAB2046 DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION TEST (CORTISOL)
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 0.5 mL | 0.2 mL | 5 days |
| Lithium Hep (Green Top) | Plasma | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 0.6 mL | 0.3 mL | 5 days |
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / 1 day / Available STAT
Reference Range
Ages ≥ 18y:
Non-suppression: ≥ 1.8 ug/dL
Suppression (normal): < 1.8 ug/dL
CPT Code(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Dexamethasone Suppression | 82533 |
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Instrumentation
Ortho Vitros 7600
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Section
Chemistry-1
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes