Category: OTHER HORMONE | Code: K4002
Growth Hormone (GH), serum
Function
Growth hormone (GH) measurements in children are used to determine the cause of stunting in children to help differentiate low GH production from other sources of growth failure. This test aims to diagnose and determine the appropriate treatment.
| Test Schedule | Estimated Test Result | Container | Substance | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Saturday <10 am | 4 days | Plain | Serum, 1 mL | 7 days, 2-8⁰C |
Condition
Not lysate and not lipemic
Method
Immunoassay (IA)
Score Reference
Adult: ≤7.1 ng/mL Child (<20 years): ≤10.1 ng/mL