GROWTH HORMONE (Esoterix)
| Synonyms: | HGH ; Human Growth Hormone ; Somatotropic Hormone ; Somatotropin ; STH |
| Computer Code: | (RGHE) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (red or gold top tube). Send immediately to Special Chemistry. |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge, freeze. Remove serum from cells within 1 hour of collection. Min 0.3 mL serum. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 83003 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |