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Blood Test Information

Growth Hormone Series
 
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml

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Tube type: SST

Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)

Special instructions
None

Test Code: GR1-9

Interpretation of GH following OGTT
<0.1 µg/L indicates full suppression.



Sent away to Bristol Royal Infirmary

Reference range
n/a

Turnaround Time
7 days

Department: Biochemistry

Clinical Application
Glucose Series can be requested at the same time (requires grey top, fluoride tubes).

Please note: From 13/11/23 new method for GH analysis at Bristol Royal Infirmary. Results are expected to be lower than the previous assay.

 
 

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