8 hours
Test Updated:
GH
HGH
Human Growth Hormone
Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
Somatotropic Hormone
Somatotropic Hormone (STH)
STH
GROWTH HORMONE
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Test Overview
Immunometric Chemiluminescence
Diagnosis of hypopituitarism and of acromegaly
MALES: 0 - 3 ng/mL; FEMALES: 0 - 5 ng/mL; POST-STIMULATION: Pediatric (<18 yrs): >7 ng/mL; Adult (>18 yrs): >5 ng/mL.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in SST tube. Transport specimen to laboratory, or centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and freeze within 1 hour of collection.
Collect specimen in SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and freeze within 1 hour of collection.