| Test information | Details |
|---|---|
| Lab section | Clinical Pathology |
| Test description | Three samples may be drawn in low-dose dexamethasone suppression testing to screen for hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) in dogs and cats. Additionally three samples may be drawn in high-dose dexamethasone suppression test to help differentiate functional adrenal neoplasia from pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs. |
| Species | All |
| Submission information | Details |
|---|---|
| Sample type | Serum (3 samples) |
| Container | Red top tube or other sterile container without additive |
| Special submission instructions |
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| Turnaround time | 1 business day |