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Growth Hormone (GH), Serum

Test ID: GH

Test

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunometric Immunoassay

Report Includes

Growth Hormone (GH)

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Patient Preparation

Fasting (14 h)

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Additional Information

Indicate protocol used for stimulation or suppression. Provide glucose level if available.

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunometric Immunoassay

Turnaround Time

3 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Growth Hormone µg/L
  • M and F: Fasting <2
  • Response to stimulation: ≥4
ng/mL x 1.00

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
GH 2970Growth Hormone ug/L

Test Version

30-Sep-2019