Specimen Requirements
Title
Dexamethasone (Endocrine Sciences)
Specimen Requirement
Collect SST, red top, lavender EDTA or green top (Heparin) tube. Centrifuge within 1 hour, transfer serum/plasma to screw top plastic vial and indicate sample type on transport tube.
Methodology
Mass spectrometry (MS)
Stability
Room temp: 6 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 1 year
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
7-13 days
Clinical Use
Measurement of Dexamethasone is useful in assuring compliance with Dexamethasone treatment.
Test Code
DEXW