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Growth Hormone Series - Stimulation
Components
| Name | Method | Department | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GH Stim |
Chemiluminescence |
Core Lab, Endocrinology | ng/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Whole blood
| Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
|---|---|---|
PreferredRed tube, (no anticoagulant), No Gel |
3 mL | 2 mL |
AlternateGold tube, (SST) with Gel |
3.5 mL | 2 mL |
AlternateGreen tube (Lithium heparin), No Gel |
3 mL | 2 mL |
AlternateRed Tube (no anticoagulant) with Gel |
3 mL | 2 mL |
AlternateGreen tube (Lithium heparin), with Gel |
3 mL | 2 mL |
Stability
Refrigerated - 8 hour(s)
Specimen Preparation
- Collect at Main Campus only
Reasons for Rejection
- Gross lipemia
Comments
This test has multiple GH samples drawn over a designated time period at specific intervals. Each sample must include collection time. Please include type of stimulation (stimulant) given on requisition as well. Please send all samples in this series to lab as a batch after last sample is collected.
CPT Code
- 80428
- 83003 (x3)