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Growth Hormone

Alternate names:
GH, somatotrophin
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
GRH
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum 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