Publications by authors named "Denise G Farinelli"
Endocr Pract
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how often the 1-mg overnight dexamethasone suppression test (DST) yielded invalid results in patients being evaluated for conditions like Cushing syndrome.
- Among 1,300 tests analyzed, 146 (11.2%) were deemed invalid, primarily due to low serum dexamethasone levels influenced by factors like medication interference and patient adherence issues.
- The findings highlight that proper medication intake and recognizing the effects of certain drugs on test results are crucial for accurate DST interpretation, suggesting simultaneous measurement of serum cortisol and dexamethasone could improve test reliability.
