Test Name
DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION TEST, CORTISOL (LOW DOSE, 48HR, 0.5MG SIX HOURLY)
Aliases
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Abbreviations
LOW DOSE 48HR DST
Test Classification
PANEL (PACKAGES)
Department
SPECIAL CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
96
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Refer to lab handbook (specimen management guidelines) for detailed instructions.
Test components: BASAL (PRE-DEXAMETHASONE) 8AM & POST DEXAMETHASONE 8AM CORTISOL LEVELS.
Clinical Utility
Differentiating Cushing’s syndrome from other causes of hypercortisolism.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026