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Clonidine Suppression Test
Aka: Clonidine Suppression Test, Clonidine Suppression- Indications
- Pheochromocytoma evaluation
- Technique
- Obtain initial plasma Catecholamines
- Administer oral Clonidine dose
- Recheck plasma Catecholamines after Clonidine
- Interpretation
- Catecholamines normally suppressed after Clonidine
- Catecholamines not suppressed in Pheochromocytoma