Growth Hormone

Test information: Growth hormone is requested as part of dynamic function tests or during hypoglycaemia. Please note, patient one growth hormone or being tested for short stature an ILGF1 shoudl be requested, instead of growth hormone.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Taken as part of dynamic function tests or during hypoglycaemia.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

9088

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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