CORTISOL SUPPRESSION BY DEXAMETHASONE OVERNIGHT HIGH DOSE
Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland in response to stress. High levels of cortisol in the body can lead to various health problems like weight gain, high blood pressure, and diabetes. In some cases, cortisol suppression is necessary to treat certain medical conditions.
Dexamethasone is a synthetic steroid hormone that is used to suppress cortisol production in the body. The overnight high dose dexamethasone suppression test is a diagnostic test that measures the level of cortisol in the body after being administered a high dose of dexamethasone.
Test Cost
The test cost for Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone Overnight High Dose is INR 1287.
Symptoms
Cortisol suppression is necessary in cases where there are high levels of cortisol in the body. Symptoms of high cortisol levels include:
- Weight gain
- High blood pressure
- Muscle weakness
- Diabetes
- Depression and anxiety
- Irregular menstrual cycles in women
- Decreased libido in men
Diagnosis
The overnight high dose dexamethasone suppression test is used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome, a condition caused by high levels of cortisol in the body. The test involves taking a blood sample to measure the level of cortisol in the body before and after a high dose of dexamethasone is administered.
If the cortisol level remains high after the dexamethasone is administered, it is an indication that there is a problem with cortisol production in the body and further testing may be required to determine the underlying cause.
Conclusion
The overnight high dose dexamethasone suppression test is a diagnostic test that measures the level of cortisol in the body after being administered a high dose of dexamethasone. This test is used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome, a condition caused by high levels of cortisol in the body. The test cost for Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone Overnight High Dose is INR 1287. If you are experiencing symptoms of high cortisol levels, it is important to consult a doctor and get tested to determine the underlying cause.
For more information about Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone Overnight High Dose, you can contact DNA Labs India, a leading diagnostic center that offers a wide range of diagnostic tests.
| Test Name | Cortisol Suppression by Dexamethasone Overnight High Dose Test |
|---|---|
| Sample type | Day 1: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Draw baseline Cortisol sample at 8 am.nAdminister tablet 4 mg Dexamethasone orally at 11 pm at night.nDay 2: Draw 2nd specimen at 8 am next morning.nBoth containers must be marked with time and date drawn, and submitted with one test request form. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Test type | Endocrinologist |
| Pre-test Information | Patient to give fasting baseline sample at 8 am. Take 4 mg tablet Dexamethasone orally at 11 pm same night. Give second sample next morning at 8 am. Patient should not be on steroid therapy. |
| Disease | Disorders of Adrenal Gland |
| Method | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Purpose | NULL |
| Preparation | Room Temperature: 8 hrs, Refrigerator:48 hrs, Frozen: 2 weeks |
| Fasting | Patient to give fasting baseline sample at 8 am. Take 4 mg tablet Dexamethasone orally at 11 pm same night. Give second sample next morning at 8 am. Patient should not be on steroid therapy. |
| Get Reports | Daily |
| Test Price | INR ₹ 1287 |
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