Growth Hormone
- Description
- Growth hormone measured by chemiluminescent immunoassay using the Immulite Xpi
- Related condition
- Reference range
“For resting samples: GH < 0.10 excludes acromegaly; GH > 4.50 excludes GH deficiency”
- Units
μg/L
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Reference Services : Blackfriars Hub
- Laboratory
- Immunochemistry
- Sample type and volume required
Clotted (yellow SST tube) Serum
- Storage and transport
Must be sent frozen by courier.
- Turnaround time
Results within 7-10 working days
- Patient instructions
The patient should be fasting and at complete rest for 30 minutes before blood collection.
- Contacts
Immunochemistry Laboratory at Blackfriars Hub
Phone: 020 8078 8984
Immunochemistry Laboratory
Floor 1, Synnovis hub
Friars Bridge Court
41-43 Blackfriars Road
London, SE1 8NZ