GROWTH HORMONE STIMULATION TEST FOR L DOPA, SERUM

The Growth Hormone Stimulation Test using L-Dopa is performed to evaluate the pituitary gland's ability to release growth hormone (GH) in response to stimulation. L-Dopa, a precursor to dopamine, indirectly stimulates the hypothalamus to release Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH), which triggers the secretion of GH by the anterior pituitary.

Also known asGrowth Hormone Stimulation Test For L DopaSerum Growth Hormone Stimulation Test For L DopaSerum

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

5 parameters

Earliest reports in

3 Working Days

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
GROWTH HORMONE STIMULATION TEST FOR L DOPA, SERUM includes 5 parameters

  • Growth Hormone (baseline)
  • Growth Hormone (30 Mins)
  • Growth Hormone (60 Mins)
  • Growth Hormone (90 Mins)
  • Growth Hormone (120 Mins)

Test code

3183DOPA

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer3 ML
Serum 0.5 HrsYellow Vacutainer2 ML
Serum 1.0 HrsYellow Vacutainer2 ML
Serum 1.5 HrsYellow Vacutainer2 ML
Serum 2.0 HrsYellow Vacutainer2 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum, Serum 0.5 Hrs, Serum 1.0 Hrs, Serum 1.5 Hrs, Serum 2.0 Hrs

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 16:00

Turn around time

3 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Endocrinology

CPT and Loinc codes

GROWTH HORMONE STIMULATION TEST FOR L DOPA, SERUM

3400