Side Effects Dexamethasone Reduction
DST; ACTH suppression test; Cortisol suppression test
Normal Values
Cortisol levels should decrease after you receive dexamethasone.
Low dose:
- Overnight: 8 a.m. plasma cortisol
- Standard: Urinary free cortisol on day 3
High dose:
- Overnight: > 50% reduction in plasma cortisol
- Standard: > 90% reduction in urinary free cortisol
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your...
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