Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
Overview of Growth Hormone Stimulation Test in Thane
What is the Growth Hormone Serum test used for?
It measures growth hormone (GH) levels to diagnose growth disorders, gigantism, or pituitary dysfunction.
What are normal growth hormone levels?
Children: 1–20 ng/mL
Adults: Less than 5 ng/mL
What can cause abnormal GH levels?
High GH: Acromegaly, gigantism
Low GH: Growth hormone deficiency
How is the test performed?
A blood sample is collected, usually in a fasting state or after a stimulation test.
Test included
- Growth Hormone (baseline)
- Growth Hormone (30 Mins)
- Growth Hormone (60 Mins)
- Growth Hormone (90 Mins)
- Growth Hormone (120 Mins)
Doctor information
Test code
3183
CPT and Loinc codes
Department
- Endocrinology
Turn around time
Same Day
Test run frequency
Every Day TIME - 11:00 , 16:00
Performing locations
5 labs across India
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
Package price
₹3745
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