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Growth Hormone

Alternate names:

GH, somatotrophin

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

GRH

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Notes:

Random blood samples are of limited value in diagnosis because of variation with food, exercise and stress

Stimulation tests - Hypoglycaemia, Exercise

Suppresion test - Glucose load

Frequency:

Twice weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

3-4 days

Reference Interval:

> 18 yrs	Male	< 2.49 ug/L
	Female	< 9.90 ug/L
11 - 17 yrs	Male	0.08 - 10.80 ug/L
	Female	0.12 - 8.10 ug/L
0 - 10 yrs	Male	0.09 - 6.30 ug/L
	Female	0.12 - 7.80 ug/L

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW