Home
HelpTest ID BLOD1111 Growth Hormone, Pediatric
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) - Serum
Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection.
This test requires it's own frozen aliquot.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.4 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | not acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | not acceptable | |
| Frozen | Only | preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 - 4 days
Methodology
Double Antibody RIA
Performing Lab
Esoterix
CPT
83003
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 20221 | Growth Hormone |