Test Code SOFT: CORT Dexamethasone Suppression Test, Plasma

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
HOM: CORTISOL, SERUM

Saint Francis Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel) tube

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Give patient 1 mg of dexamethasone at 11 p.m.

2. Draw blood the next day at 8 a.m.

Additional Information: Indicate draw time.

Frozen

See laboratory report.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

82533

Electrochemiluminescence