Updated Test
Effective Date
None Selected
Included in Report
Updated Test
Updated Test
Notes
Update to specimen requirements alternate specimen
Patient Preparation: Fast overnight. Patient should be at rest for 30 minutes prior to blood collection for growth hormone testing.
Alternate Specimen:
Serum: Red top
Plasma: Sodium citrate, Lithium heparin, Sodium heparin or Ammonium heparin.
Test Details
Mnemonic
GH
Ordering Code
1010080
CPT-4 Codes(s)
83003