Test Overview
Test Methodology

Radioimmunoprecipitation

Test Usage

To determine presence of antibodies against exogenously administered growth hormone.

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday
Analytic Time

6 - 12 days

Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo Wild 59 (ZW59) (Esoterix Endocrinology 500144)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in red top or SST tube. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 1 hour of collection. Freeze.

    Normal Volume
    1 mL serum
    Minimum Volume
    0.5 mL serum (This volume does not allow for repeat testing)
    Additional Information

    One month or more of growth hormone therapy is probably required to develop antibody to growth hormone. Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by Esoterix Endocrinology.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    86277
    NY State Approved
    No