Growth Hormone (Fasting)

Code

GH

Sample Reqs

B [7] [35]

Turnaround

4 hrs

Special instructions

[7] Sample should be separated and frozen if sending overnight. [35] Patient should be fasting and resting for 30 mins before sample taking. Samples need handling urgently.

Sample type guide

B

Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml

Related specialties

• Endocrinology

Additional information

• Request forms
• Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
• Discontinued tests