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Test Code
DEXMA
Test Name
DEXAMETHASONE
CPT Codes
80299
Expected Turnaround Time
7 - 12 days
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

 

Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top (Plain), Lavender Top (EDTA) or Green Top (Sodium or Lithium Heparin)

 

Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection.
  2. Transfer 3 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

 6 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

1 year
Methodology
Mass spectromerty (MS)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Dexamethasone (Endocrine Sciences)
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
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