GROWTH HORMONE STIMULATION TEST - GHRH, SERUM
The Growth Hormone Stimulation Test using Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH) evaluates the pituitary gland's ability to release growth hormone (GH) in response to direct stimulation by GHRH. This test is primarily used to diagnose growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and to differentiate between hypothalamic and pituitary causes of GHD.
Also known asGrowth Hormone Stimulation Test - GhrhSerum Growth Hormone Stimulation Test - GhrhSerum
Test details
Preparations
No special preparations needed
Test included
GROWTH HORMONE STIMULATION TEST - GHRH, 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
3183GHRH
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 - GHRH, SERUM
Package price
₹3400
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