Investigation Name:Growth Hormone (GH)

Alias or Abbreviation:GH

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences, Chem 1

Units:ug/L

Minimum Sample Volume:Adults: 1ml, infants: 0.5ml

Expected Turnaround Time:5 working days. Urgently on request

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

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Refrigerate on receipt. Send within 3 days. If sample will not be sent for >3 days (e.g. bank holiday weekend), freeze on receipt.

Reference Laboratory Details:Clinical Chemistry Department, Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, DUDLEY, DY1 2HQ. Telephone: 01384 456 111 Ext 2086

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:RHH