Human Growth Hormone
| Abbrev Code: | HGH | ||
| Order Code: | LAB525 | Order Name: | Human Growth Hormone |
| Order Instructions: | Comment for stimulation and suppression tests. | ||
| Synonyms: | Somatotropin; hGH; Growth Hormone | ||
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83003 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Collection Instructions: | Patient must be fasting and at complete rest for 30 minutes prior to collecting sample. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Plasma, serum not frozen before 48 hours, grossly hemolyzed, lipemic samples as well as samples containing particulate matter or microbial contamination. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours, centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in freezer. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | UM Specialty Core/Prot/Endo (Liaison D) |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Evaluation of pituitary hyperfunction and growth disorders. |
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