Is my dog's Cushing's disease blood test timing normal for diagnosis?

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MY current Vet wants to do blood tests 1,2, & 4 hours apart for Cushing's Disease- is this normal?? It sounds different. Please let me know- Thank You. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 12 years and 2 months old | 22 lbs

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there, Yes, this sounds similar to a typical test for Cushing's disease. The most common test is blood drawn prior to injection, as well as samples taken four and eight hours later. Sometimes, the eight hour sample may not be necessary depending on test results. Here is a link to more information about diagnosing hyperadrenocorticism: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951504 Thanks for using PetCoach. Best of luck to you and Miss Dixie.

Is my dog's Cushing's disease blood test timing normal for diagnosis?

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