Description
| Method: | CLIA |
| Comment: | |
| Price: | 500.00 |
| Report: | Daily |
| Usage: | As human growth hormone (hGH) levels in normal & diseased populations overlap, hGH stimulation test is needed to evaluate hGH deficiency in cases of growth retardation, short stature and dwarfism. To diagnose hGH deficiency as a cause of retardation, at least two different stimulants should be used on different days for confirmation. Exercise to be used as an initial stimulant followed by any other provocative agent. Stimulation of hGH value to >8 ng/mL is considered normal. Lack of stimulation indicates hGH deficiency. |
| Doctor Specialty: | Endocrinologist |
| Disease: | Disorders of Growth |
| Components: | |
| Courier Charges: | 0.00 |
| Home Collection: | Not Available |
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| Pre Test Information: | Overnight fasting is mandatory. Patient should be at rest for 30 minutes prior to basal sample collection. |