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Overnight 1mg Dexamethasone Suppression Test
The Overnight 1mg Dexamethasone Suppression Test is a diagnostic procedure used to assess cortisol production by administering 1mg of dexamethasone at night and measuring cortisol levels the next morning.
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The Pathology Collector who gave you this form will have also given you two dexamethasone tablets.
Swallow these tablets in the evening between the hours of 10pm and 11pm (22:00 – 23:00 hrs).
In the morning return to the Collection Centre for your blood test (plasma cortisol) between the hours of 8am and 9am (08:00 – 09:00 hrs).
Should you have any queries regarding these instructions, please contact:
Perth Metropolitan Area
Patient Reception – Jandakot
08 9317 0999
Country Areas
Nearest Laboratory - see back of your request form for the phone number or call the Main Laboratory
08 9317 0999
Overnight 1mg Dexamethasone Suppression Test
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