| Collection & Request Instructions | Requesting doctor must arrange for patient to receive 1mg Dexamethasone the previous evening.
Next morning an early morning Cortisol sample must be taken
| Requesting doctor must arrange for patient to take1mg Dexamethasone at 11pm the night before blood collection.
An early morning cortisol (preferably between 8 - 9am) must be collected the following morning.
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| Collection & Request Instructions | Endocrine consultation is suggested for dynamic testing. e.g. Short/Long Stimulation or Suppression tests using Synacthen or Dexamethasone.
All samples must be clearly marked with patient identification, time and date of sample. Sampling times must also be clearly written on request form. | Requesting doctor must arrange for patient to receive 1mg Dexamethasone the previous evening.
Next morning an early morning Cortisol sample must be taken
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