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Growth Hormone

Test Code:

XU0050

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Specimen Container

Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)

Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL

Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Instructions for external hospitals/laboratories:
Serum should be separated from blood cells immediately.

GH is stable for 8 hours at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius, or for 2 months at -20 degrees Celsius.

Method

Orderable as STAT?

Turn Around Time

1 - 4 days

Reference Value(s)

Adult (Male): <= 3.0 ug/L
Adult (Female): <= 8.0 ug/L

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Monday and Thursday

Orderable on CPOE?

Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form B

Additional Information

Immunoassay measurements can be subject to interference from cross-reaching substances in the patient's blood. If the result does not agree with the clinical picture, please contact the laboratory for further action.