Dexamethasone Level DEXAMETH

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Dexamethasone Level

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Dexamethasone Level

EPIC Order Name

Dexamethasone Level

Clinical Info

Measurement of Dexamethasone is useful in assuring compliance with Dexamethasone treatment and documenting adequate dosing during such procedures as the Dexamethasone Suppression Test used in the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Volume

3 mL serum ( 1 mL min)

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Specimen: 3 mL serum (1 mL min)
Note: Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection.

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

6 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
1 year Frozen

Methodology

Mass Spectrometry

Days Performed

TAT: 7- 14 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

80299
LOINC Code: 14062-4

PDM

5960035

Result Interpretation

Forms