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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Human Growth Hormone (Synonym: GH, HGH, Somatotropin) | ||||
| Clinical Indications: | This test is used in diagnosis of conditions related to growth hormone deficiency and excess in conjunction with results from stimulation or suppression testing. | ||||
| Ordering Alert: | A random or single fasting GH level is of limited value since secretion of GH is episodic and pulsatile. Testing for GH deficiency or excess is best done as part of a dynamic test involving specific stimuli. IGF-1 is the preferred initial test for investigating GH deficiency or excess. Edmonton Zone: Random GH will ONLY be accepted if the following criteria are met. All other requests will be replaced with IGF-1. 1. Patients with acromegaly being monitored for therapy. This information should be indicated on the requisition or as a Connect Care order comment. 2. Pre-approved endocrinologists. 3. Pediatric patients less than 1 year old. | ||||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB525 | ||||
| Primary Container: | Calgary: MINT LIHEP PST Edmonton: GOLD SST | ||||
| Alternate Containers: | Calgary: GOLD SST | ||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.5 mL plasma or serum | ||||
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| Processing: | Centrifuge, aliquot and freeze. | ||||
| Transportation: | Transport frozen. | ||||
| Testing Schedule: | Calgary: Monday to Friday Edmonton: Batched - performed within 2 weeks of receipt | ||||
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| Testing Area: | Biochemistry | ||||
| Performing Site: | Calgary: Diagnostic and Scientific Centre Edmonton: University of Alberta Hospital | ||||
| Additional Test Information: | This test is performed by Calgary Immunochemistry and Edmonton Special Chemistry Calgary: Serial collections may be performed. | ||||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | ||||
