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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

HGH

Synonyms

GH, Growth hormone, hGH

External Price (excl. GST)

14

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

SST (gold), Heparin (light green)

Paediatric Specimen

0.5 ml Heparin (light green) or Plain(red).

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

3 days

Method

cobas e411

Unit of measurement

ug/L

Reference interval

The reference interval for random hGH samples cannot be clearly defined as hGH is secreted in a pulsatile fashion and may vary from 0 - 40 ug/L.

Uncertainty of measurement

10%

Additional Information

Sample should be taken from a fasting patient unless part of a dynamic series

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL serum or plasma.

Electronic Information

Registration Code

HGH

HL7 mapping code

$HGH