Laboratory: Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:
GNRH STIMULATION TEST - FEMALE - (P)
Test Code: GRHF
Clinical Information:
This procedure is used for assessment of gonadotropin reserve.  It is used in the evaluation of the pituitary-gonadal axis when a patient has low/normal sex hormone levels in the presence of low/normal basal gonadotropin (FSH, LH) levels.  This procedure is performed in the Endocrinology & Metabolism Clinical Investigation Unit.
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:


Plasma: 1.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 0.4 mL
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
A descriptive report will be sent.
Availability:
Endocrinology Consult Required
See Also:
More Information:
Follow lab instructions given on the GNRH Stimulation Female Requisition Form.  This test may be performed in combination with the TRH stimulation test.  In this case, use test code DBLF.