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Cortisol – Dexamethasone Suppression Profile – Equine (ChL)

Description

Measurement of cortisol before and after administration of dexamethasone in horses to aid in the diagnosis of PPID. Test performed by chemiluminescence.

Code1554.W
SectionClinical Pathology
SpeciesEquine
Specimen

Two specimens (pre and post), each with 0.5 mL serum in separate tubes. 

Sampling Requirements

Recommended testing protocol:

  1. Collect pre-Dexamethasone blood sample.
  2. Administer Dexamethasone at 40 micrograms/kg IM (20 mg for a 500kg horse); note time.
  3. Collect one post blood sample between 15-19 hours after administration of Dexamethasone.
  4. Separate serum and place in new tubes, labeled appropriately as pre and post. 
  5. Avoid hemolysis.

Follow additional instructions for processing and shipping.

Collection Container

Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube. 

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

None

Price$29.50
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