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Clonidine Suppression Test

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Clonidine Suppression Test, Clonidine Suppression

  • Indications
  1. Pheochromocytoma evaluation
  • Technique
  1. Obtain initial plasma Catecholamines
  2. Administer oral Clonidine dose
  3. Recheck plasma Catecholamines after Clonidine
  • Interpretation
  1. Catecholamines normally suppressed after Clonidine
  2. Catecholamines not suppressed in Pheochromocytoma