Test Code HGH Growth Hormone, Serum

Collection and Technical Specifications

Growth Hormone, Serum	Test Code: HGH
SPECIMEN COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Name	Growth Hormone, Serum
Alt name	HGH, Human Growth Hormone
Laboratory	MAYO Clinic Laboratories
Collection Cont.	SST
Specimen	Serum aliquot
Transport temp	Refrigerated
Specimen Volume	Preferred Volume: 1 mL; Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Also acceptable	Red Top Tube
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Performed	Monday through Friday
Reported	1-3 days
Methodology	Immunoenzymatic Assay
CPT	83003
LOINC	2963-7
Stability	7 Days Refrigerated
Ref range:	Males: 0.01-0.97 ng/mL
	Females: 0.01-3.61 ng/mL