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  • Title: [Plasma and saliva DST (dexamethasone suppression test) in depression. Clinical applications and kinetic approach].
    Author: Piollet I, Lepine JP, Guechot J, Philip E, Rouillon F, Fiet J, Lajeunesse C, Villette JM, Dreux C, Lemperiere T.
    Journal: Encephale; 1984; 10(6):279-80. PubMed ID: 6529934.
    Abstract:
    Both plasmatic and salivary DST were simultaneously performed on a sample of 37 patients with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder (DMS III criteria): 22 primary depressions and 15 secondary depressions. Salivary DST showed a similar specificity but a decreased sensitivity in comparison with plasmatic DST. Essentially, the simultaneous use of both tests resulted in a better specificity for primary depression.
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