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HelpTest Code GH Growth Hormone
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTCollection Instructions
Centrifuge, refrigerate within 2 hours after centrifugation. Keep tubes stoppered at all times. If assayed more than 48 hours after collection, aliquot serum into plastic vial and freeze.
Collection Volume
5 ml
Minimum Collection Volume
3 ml
Testing Volume
0.5 mL (500 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not spun within 2 hours of collection; Specimen not refrigerated after centrifugation; Grossly hemolyzed; Plasma other than heparin; Freeze-thaw > 2 times; Improper labeling
Specimen Storage and Stability
Stable up to 48 hours at 2-8 C
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
Alias
Growth Hormone; Somatotropic Hormone; Human Growth Hormone;
EPIC Code
LAB525
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel
Turn Around Time
2 days
Lab Department
Chemistry