
Laboratory test
Growth Hormone
Growth Hormone: 1 parameter from a blood sample, no fasting.
Also known as
Growth Hormone Test
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- 3–5 days
- Parameters
- 1
What is the Growth Hormone?
Growth Hormone includes Growth Hormone (hGH). The listed sample is Blood (Serum). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Growth Hormone measure?
1 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Other measurements1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | Catalogue method |
|---|---|---|
| Growth Hormone (hGH) | ng/mL | CLIA |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Growth Hormone: sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- You do not need to fast, but try to rest quietly and avoid exercise for 30 minutes before this blood test, as physical activity can raise growth hormone levels.
Frequently asked questions
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1 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: 3–5 days
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