Dexamethasone suppression test

DST; ACTH suppression test; Cortisol suppression test

Dexamethasone suppression test measures whether adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) secretion by the pituitary can be suppressed.

How the Test is Performed

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Why the Test is Performed

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