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Also reported in: nmol/L
This is the resting cortisol drawn before dexamethasone is administered. It provides the reference point for the 4-hour and 8-hour post-dexamethasone samples.
A low baseline cortisol may indicate Addison's disease or corticosteroid therapy. The post-dexamethasone results will help differentiate.
Your vet will evaluate the full LDDST curve. If post-dexamethasone samples are also suppressed, this supports an Addison's diagnosis.
Canine LDDST baseline: 0.6 µg/dL (Low)This is the resting cortisol drawn before dexamethasone is administered. It provides the reference point for the 4-hour and 8-hour post-dexamethasone samples.
No action needed based on this value alone. Results must be interpreted with the post-dexamethasone samples.
Canine LDDST baseline: 3.0 µg/dLAn elevated baseline cortisol may reflect stress or early Cushing's. The critical information comes from the 4-hour and 8-hour post-dexamethasone results.
Continue with the LDDST protocol. The post-dexamethasone suppression pattern will determine if your dog has Cushing's disease.
Canine LDDST baseline: 6.8 µg/dL (High)Upload your lab report and get your actual values interpreted in plain English — instantly, with no medical training required.