Growth Hormone
Description:
Growth hormone measured by chemiluminescent immunoassay using the Immulite Xpi
Reference range:
"For resting samples: GH < 0.10 excludes acromegaly; GH > 4.50 excludes GH deficiency"
Units:
μg/L
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
Clotted (yellow SST tube) Serum
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.
Storage and transport:
Must be sent frozen by courier.
Contacts:
Reference Biochemistry Department at King's College Hospital
020 3299 4107
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
Immunochemistry Laboratory at King's College Hospital
020 3299 4130
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
Laboratory:
Last updated: 13/08/2023
