Growth Hormone
Test Mnemonic
GH
CPT Codes
- 83003 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2961-6
Aliases
- Human Growth Hormone
- Somatotropic Hormone (STH)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunoenzymatic Assay |
Reference Range
| Growth Hormone | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Male | Normal | <1.00 | ng/mL | Female | Normal | <3.61 | ng/mL |
Special Info
Patient preparation: 10 hours fast prior to collection.
Clinical Info
Diagnosis of hypopituitarism; diagnosis of acromegaly