Growth Hormone (GH)
Description
A human growth hormone (hGH) blood test, also known as a growth hormone (GH) blood test or hGH test, is a medical test that measures the level of human growth hormone in the bloodstream. Human growth hormone is a peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland, a small gland located at the base of the brain. It plays a crucial role in stimulating growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans.
Growth Hormone (GH)
$45
Average competitors price$129
Pricing based on average direct to consumer pricing.Random growth hormone collection should be performed on fasting patients who have rested for at least 30 minutes prior to collection
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Reference Range(s)
| Adult | ≤7.1 ng/mL |
| Children (<20 years) | ≤10.1 ng/mL |
Alternative Name(s)
GH,HGH,Human Growth Hormone (hGH)
Fasting Required: Yes
Turnaround Time: 3 Days
Test Code: 521
Preferred Specimen: Serum