Growth Hormone (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HGH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7221

Synonyms

Human Growth Hormone

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)

Spin, aliquot and then Freeze

Interpretation depends on sampling conditions and suspected diagnosis. Suppression or stimulation tests may be arranged with the department of Endocrinology.

Increased in pituitary gigantism, acromegaly, as well as ectopic secretion from tumours of the stomach or lung. Increased in renal failure, stress, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and prolonged fasting.

Decreased in pituitary dwarfism, hypopituitarism, and adrenocortical hyperfunction.

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