Blood Test
Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test in Pune
Also known as Low Dose DST
Book the Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test in Pune with Pathofast Lab priced at Rs.1000. Book online for free home sample collection.
Rs.1000
Fasting
Not required
Reports in
Daily : Within 1 hour of receiving the sample.
Sample
Blood (serum)
What this test checks
This blood test will tell us whether your cortisol hormone levels suppress properly after taking dexamethasone medicine that helps diagnose Cushing's syndrome and other hormone disorders. This helps doctors find the cause of symptoms like weight gain, high blood pressure, and muscle weakness.
How the test is done
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How to prepare for this test
Fasting: not required. Take your usual medications unless your doctor says otherwise.
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How is the sample collected
A technician draws blood from your arm on day 1 at 8-9 AM for baseline cortisol. You take dexamethasone tablets every 6 hours for 2 days. Another blood sample is collected on day 3 at 8-9 AM. Each blood draw takes under 5 minutes.
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How to receive reports
Reports are ready in daily : within 1 hour of receiving the sample.. Doctor-verified results sent via WhatsApp and email. For a hard copy, visit the lab.
What your report will show
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Dexamethasone Suppression Test for Cortisol
Level of cortisol hormone in your blood before and after taking dexamethasone medicine. Measured by CMIA, reported in µg/dL. Abnormal suppression suggests hormone disorders like Cushing's syndrome.
Normal Range
Not defined
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — across Pune including Aundh, Baner, Viman Nagar, Kalyani Nagar, Koregaon Park, Camp, Kharadi, Undri, NIBM, Pimpri-Chinchwad. Slots 7am-2pm.
You take dexamethasone tablets for 2 days which should lower your cortisol. If cortisol doesn't drop properly, it may indicate Cushing's syndrome or other hormone problems.
Two blood samples are needed - one before starting the medicine and one after completing the 2-day course. You must take the tablets exactly as instructed for accurate results.
Pathofast Lab, Pune
Pathology lab in Camp, est. 2018 · Headed by Dr. Bhargav Raut (MBBS, DCP)
We come to you
Available across Pune — Aundh, Baner, Viman Nagar, Kalyani Nagar, Camp, Kharadi, Undri, NIBM, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and more. Slots from 7 am – 2 pm.
Quick and painless
A trained phlebotomist visits your home. The blood draw takes under 5 minutes using sterile, single-use equipment.
Results on your phone
Doctor-verified reports sent via WhatsApp, email, or downloadable from our portal — usually within the same day.