Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone, Overnight High Dose - Book Test at Low Cost

Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone, Overnight High Dose Test (DSTs) is used to diagnose Cushing Syndrome. It determines whether the ACTH (adrenocortrophic hormone) secretion by the pituitary gland can be suppressed as well as determines the cortisol level within the body.

Why is Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone, Overnight High Dose Test Done?

The doctor recommends this test to patients for various reasons such as

• If a patient experiences signs/ symptoms such as easily getting bruised, and weight gain around the belly and round face.
• To diagnose Cushing's disease.
• To determine whether the problem is the pituitary gland.
• When doctors suspect that the  body of the patient is producing too much cortisol

Preparation

Inform doctor about all the medications you are taking.  Because the doctor may ask you to stop certain types of medications before the test as they can affect the result.

What is the procedure for Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone, Overnight High Dose Test?

The lab technician will measure the cortisol on the morning of the test, then will give the patient 8 mg of dexamethasone at 11 p.m. and draw the blood from the vein in the arm the next morning at 8 a.m. for a cortisol measurement.

Risks/ Side Effects

No side effects posed with Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone, Overnight High Dose Test.

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