Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD80626Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 7469
Growth Hormone, 9 Specimens
Clinical Use
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The Growth Hormone Test with 9 specimens measures hormone levels at nine collection times to evaluate pituitary gland function and hormone balance. Monitoring growth hormone patterns throughout the day helps detect growth disorders, short stature, gigantism, acromegaly, and deficiency, while providing insight into metabolism, bone development, tissue repair, and overall endocrine system health. Interpretation of these serial measures across timepoints is clinically helpful compared to random measurements.
Special Instructions
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Limitations
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Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
Growth Hormone
ProteinGrowth Hormone • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
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Minimum Volume
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Collection Instructions
Blood Draw
