GROWTH HORMONE, BLOOD

Two-Site Immunoenzymatic (Sandwich) Assay

 

Test Performed At:

 

 

Mayo Medical Laboratories   #8688

 

Specimen Required:

 

 

Collect 3.0 mL (minimum 1.0 ml) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or  serum gel tubes(s).

 

 

NOTE:

1.

If multiple specimens are drawn, send separate request form for each specimen.

 

 

 

2.

Label specimen appropriately (corresponding draw time).

 

Laboratory Notes:

 

 

Spin, separate and send 1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) of serum refrigerated.  If multiple specimens are drawn, label specimens appropriately with corresponding draw time. 

 

 

NOTE:

Mayo may reject if grossly hemolyzed.  If hemolysis present, please comment on transfer sheet:  “run with hemolysis and disclaimer”.

 

Reference Values:

 

 

Males:

<0.1-0.97 ng/mL

 

 

Females:

<0.01-3.61 ng/mL

 

Day(s) Test Set Up:

 

 

Monday - Saturday

 

Cut-Off Time:

 

 

 

 

Turn Around Time:

 

 

2-3 days

 

CPT Code:

 

 

83003

 

Care Manager Order Name:

 

 

Human Growth Hormone ONCE RTN

 

KIDDOS Order Name:

 

 

Human Growth Hormone

 

Cerner Order Name:

 

 

Growth Hormone

 

Last Updated 02/09