Methodology
Radiobinding Assay (RBA)
Synonyms
Human Growth Hormone (hGH); HGH; GH, 44218N
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
4-11 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=7 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=6 Months
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
86277
Revised
02-23-21
Initials
SL