Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Human Growth Hormone (hGH); HGH; GH
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB00981
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Random growth hormone collection shoud be performed on fasting patients who have rested for at least 30 minutes prior to collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 28 Day
Rejection Criteria
Plasma
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
CPT Codes
83003
Revised
01-06-19
Initials
SL