Referred Tests
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Test ID: HGH
Growth Hormone, Serum
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of acromegaly and assessment of treatment efficacy when interpreted in conjunction with results from glucose suppression test
Diagnosis of human growth hormone deficiency when interpreted in conjunction with results from growth hormone stimulation test
This test is not intended for use as a screen for acromegaly.
This test has limited value in assessing growth hormone secretion in normal children.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Immunoenzymatic Assay
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Growth Hormone, S
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Growth Hormone Provocative Test
Growth Hormone Stimulation
hGH (Human Growth Hormone)
Human Growth Hormone
Somatotrophic Hormone
Somatotropin
Growth Hormone Stimulation
hGH (Human Growth Hormone)
Human Growth Hormone
Somatotrophic Hormone
Somatotropin