Investigation Name:Growth Hormone (GH)

Alias or Abbreviation:GH

Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Units:ug/L

Minimum Sample Volume:Adults: 1 mL, Infants: 0.5 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:5 working days.

Test Code:GH

Sample Type:

Complex Reference Range:Due to it's episodic secretion, a single measurement of growth hormone is of limited value. Normal basal growth hormone levels are usually <10 ug/L

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:RHH

Storage Requirements:Aliquot and refrigerate. Send within 3 days.
If sample will not be sent for >3 days freeze on receipt.

Posting Address / Requirements:Russell's Hall Hospital,
Clinical Chemistry Department,
Pensnett Road,
Dudley,
DY1 2HQ.

NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:NPEX and PDF reporting available.

Methodology:IDS-iSYS

Site Sample Tested:Russells Hall Hospital , Dudley site

Cost:Please email: bcpspathology.info@nhs.net for further details

Contact Number:01384 456111 EXT 2482