GROWTH HORMONE STIMULATION TEST-EXERCISE, SERUM
The Exercise Growth Hormone Stimulation Test evaluates the pituitary gland's ability to release growth hormone (GH) in response to physical exertion. This test is less commonly used but can serve as a non-invasive alternative for diagnosing growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in children or adults.
Also known asGrowth Hormone Stimulation Test -exerciseSerum Growth Hormone Stimulation Test -exerciseSerum
Test details
Preparations
No special preparations needed
Test included
GROWTH HORMONE STIMULATION TEST-EXERCISE, 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
3183EXER
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Yellow Vacutainer | 3 ML |
| Serum 0.5 Hrs | Yellow Vacutainer | 2 ML |
| Serum 1.0 Hrs | Yellow Vacutainer | 2 ML |
| Serum 1.5 Hrs | Yellow Vacutainer | 2 ML |
| Serum 2.0 Hrs | Yellow Vacutainer | 2 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-EXERCISE, SERUM
Package price
₹3400
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