| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (SPECIAL CHEMISTRY) | ||||
| Test Name: |
GROWTH HORMONE - (S)
Test Code:
GH
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| Clinical Information: |
Description: This test is not intended for use as a screen for acromegaly.
Basal levels are not diagnostic. Stimulation or suppression tests are required for diagnosis of growth hormone related disorders. See F10-50-45D Approved Physicians for Specialist Endocrinology Requisition |
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| Collection Devices: |
Serum tubes with no gel are also acceptable.
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| Specimen Required: |
Serum: 1.0 mL
Pediatric Serum: 0.3 mL
Specimen Stability: Refrigerated: 48 hours Frozen: many months at -20oC (may be frozen 5 times) |
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| Referral: |
Serum: 1.0 mL
Pediatric Serum: 0.3 mL
Shipping & Storage: Plasma must be transferred to an aliquot tube and stored/shipped frozen
See #110-10-05 Serum / Plasma Separation Procedure & Transport
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| Requisition: | |||||
| Reference Values: |
Basal levels are not diagnostic.
Consult individual stimulation or suppression test for interpretation: GLUCAGON STIMULATION TEST - (S) ARGININE STIMULATION TEST - (S) CLONIDINE STIMULATION TEST - (S) ORAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST FOR GROWTH HORMONE SUPPRESSION - (S) Method of Analysis: DiaSorin Chemiluminescence |
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| Availability: |
Within 1 Week
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| More Information: |
Separate serum and freeze.
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