Growth Hormone Stimulation Test

Available viaHome Collection, Lab Visit
GenderMale & Female
Contains5 parameters
Earliest reports inSame Day
PreparationNo preparation needed

Overview of Growth Hormone Stimulation Test in Kozhikode

What is the Growth Hormone Serum test used for?

It measures growth hormone (GH) levels to diagnose growth disorders, gigantism, or pituitary dysfunction.


What are normal growth hormone levels?


Children: 1–20 ng/mL
Adults: Less than 5 ng/mL



What can cause abnormal GH levels?


High GH: Acromegaly, gigantism
Low GH: Growth hormone deficiency



How is the test performed?

A blood sample is collected, usually in a fasting state or after a stimulation test.

Test included

Growth Hormone Stimulation Test includes 5 parameters

  • Growth Hormone (baseline)
  • Growth Hormone (30 Mins)
  • Growth Hormone (60 Mins)
  • Growth Hormone (90 Mins)
  • Growth Hormone (120 Mins)

Test code

3183

CPT and Loinc codes

Department

  • Endocrinology

Turn around time

Same Day

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 16:00

Performing locations

5 labs across India

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information

SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer.5 ML
Serum 0.5 HrsYellow Vacutainer.5 ML
Serum 1.0 HrsYellow Vacutainer1.5 ML
Serum 1.5 HrsYellow Vacutainer.5 ML
Serum 2.0 HrsYellow Vacutainer.5 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum, Serum 0.5 Hrs, Serum 1.0 Hrs, Serum 1.5 Hrs, Serum 2.0 Hrs

Growth Hormone Stimulation Test

3500

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