GROWTH HORMONE STIMULATION TEST, SERUM
The Insulin/Glucagon Growth Hormone Stimulation Test is a diagnostic procedure used to assess the ability of the pituitary gland to release growth hormone (GH) in response to hypoglycemia (insulin-induced) or glucagon stimulation. These tests are considered reliable methods for diagnosing growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in children and adults.
GROWTH HORMONE STIMULATION TEST, SERUM Test in Mangaluru Overview
No special preparations needed
- Growth Hormone (baseline)
- Growth Hormone (30 Mins)
- Growth Hormone (60 Mins)
- Growth Hormone (90 Mins)
- Growth Hormone (120 Mins)
It measures growth hormone (GH) levels to diagnose growth disorders, gigantism, or pituitary dysfunction.
- Children: 1–20 ng/mL
- Adults: Less than 5 ng/mL
- High GH: Acromegaly, gigantism
- Low GH: Growth hormone deficiency
A blood sample is collected, usually in a fasting state or after a stimulation test.
Test code
3183
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Yellow Vacutainer | .5 ML |
| Serum 0.5 Hrs | Yellow Vacutainer | .5 ML |
| Serum 1.0 Hrs | Yellow Vacutainer | 1.5 ML |
| Serum 1.5 Hrs | Yellow Vacutainer | .5 ML |
| Serum 2.0 Hrs | Yellow Vacutainer | .5 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
Same Day
Performing locations
Department
- Endocrinology
CPT and Loinc codes
Package price
₹3500
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