Growth Hormone (HGH)

Test Code: TD_4854
CPT Code(s): 83003

$29

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

HGH (Human growth hormone)
Human growth hormone (HGH)

Test Includes

Growth Hormone (HGH)

Methodology

Roche COBAS Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA) traceable to IRP, NIBSC code 98/574

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

“HGH

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Seperator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
6 days refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.