Overnight 1mg Dexamethasone Suppression Test

1. The Pathology Collector who gave you this form will have also given you two dexamethasone tablets.
2. Swallow these tablets in the evening between the hours of 10pm and 11pm (22:00 – 23:00 hrs).
3. In the morning return to the Collection Centre for your blood test (plasma cortisol) between the hours of 8am and 9am (08:00 – 09:00 hrs).

Should you have any queries regarding these instructions, please contact:

• Perth Metropolitan Area
• Patient Reception – Jandakot 08 9317 0999
• Country Areas
• Nearest Laboratory - see back of your request form for the phone number or call the Main Laboratory 08 9317 0999