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Growth Hormone Series
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
None
Test Code: GR1-9
Interpretation of GH following OGTT
<0.1 µg/L indicates full suppression.
Sent away
to Bristol Royal Infirmary
Reference range
n/a
Turnaround Time
7
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Glucose Series can be requested at the same time (requires grey top, fluoride tubes).
Please note: From 13/11/23 new method for GH analysis at Bristol Royal Infirmary. Results are expected to be lower than the previous assay.
