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Growth Hormone (GH), Serum

Test ID: GH
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

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

3-Sep-2024

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

3-Sep-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunometric Immunoassay

Turnaround Time

3 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Growth Hormone µg/L
  • 0 to < 3 months 0.8 - 33.5
  • 3m to < 2 years 0.1 - 6.3
  • 2 to < 7 years 0.1 - 5.1
  • 7 to < 12 years 0 - 4.8
  • 12 to < 14 years 0 - 6.2
  • Males 14 to < 19 years 0 - 3.8
  • Females 14 to < 19 years 0 - 5.2
  • Males and Females >= 19 years, Fasting < 2.0
  • Response to stimulation: >= 4.0
ng/mL x 1.00

Test Location

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

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

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

Test Version

3-Sep-2024