Growth Hormone, 6 Specimens
Use
Measurement of GH is primarily of interest in the diagnosis and treatment of various forms of inappropriate growth hormone secretion. Growth hormone measurements in children are used in the evaluation of short stature and help differentiate low GH production from other sources of growth failure. Stimulation and suppression tests are often more meaningful than random measurements.
Special Instructions
Note: Administration of STRENSIQ may interfere in certain assays and may falsely elevate values. For patients receiving STRENSIQ, consideration should be given to using alternate methods.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL (x6)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (x6)
Container
Plastic screw-cap vials (x6)
Causes for Rejection
Plasma
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
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