Growth Hormone
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB525 Growth Hormone
Test Information
Quantitative determination of Human Growth Hormone (hGH) in serum.
Order Questions
| LAB525 Growth hormone |
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Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 2 hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 1 day
Frozen: 1 month
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| GROWTH HORMONE TIME | 62364-5 |
| GROWTH HORMONE | 2963-7 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB525 Growth hormone: 83003
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)