Biochemistry
| Full details for "Growth Hormone". | |
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Name |
Growth Hormone |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
May be useful in the diagnosis of acromegaly or growth hormone deficiency when checked as part of the appropriate dynamic function tests. Random samples have limited value as Growth Hormone is released in a pulsatile manner. |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 mL - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Weekly - Thursday |
Turnaround time |
20 working days |
Availability |
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Notes |
External users: Samples which have been centrifuged and separated, should be sent to the laboratory frozen. External users subject to service level aggreement. Contact laboratory for futher information. |
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Reference range |
Varies with gender/time. |
Last updated |
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:41:16 IST |