| Name |
Dexamethasone Suppression Panel |
| Section |
Clinical Pathology |
| Specimen |
Serum (red top) without gel-separator |
| Special Instructions |
Separate within 4 hours |
| Price |
$90/ea. for Canine (Pre, 4HR Post & 8HR Post) - $60/ea. for Feline (Pre & 2HR Post) - $60/ea. For Equine (Pre & 18HR Post), $35/ea. (Pre OR Post only) |
| Laboratory |
Logan |
| Test Days |
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| Turnaround Time |
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| Description |
Samples may be drawn in low-dose dexamethasone suppression testing to screen for hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease) in dogs and cats. Additionally, samples may be drawn in high-dose dexamethasone suppression test to help differentiate functional adrenal neoplasia from pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs. |
| Sampling Requirements |
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| Collection Container |
Red top tube or other tube without additive |
| Packing Instructions |
- Label all samples with unique identifiers
- For multiple samples, number tubes consecutively using a permanent marker or adhesive label
- Place the tubes in consecutive numerical order in cardboard boxes designated for tubes
- Do not submit loose in bags
- Include a list of sample names/numbers or the Excel specimen import spreadsheet with submittal form
- Use cold packs during hot weather, especially if shipping serum samples on the clot
- Overnight shipping is recommended
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| Species |
Canine, Feline |
