Growth Hormone (GH)
Also known as GH, HGH, Human Growth Hormone (hGH)
What it measures
- Growth Hormone (GH)LOINC 2963-7
Before the visit
Fasting required
Random growth hormone collection should be performed on fasting patients who have rested for at least 30 minutes prior to collection.
Specimen
- Specimen
- 1 mL serum
- Minimum volume
- 0.5 mL
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST)
- Temperature
- Room temperature
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.
Turnaround
Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri (Day shift); Report available: 4 days
Billing
CPT 83003