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HelpTest ID FGHRH Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GH-RH, also known as GHRF or GRF)
Specimen Required
Patient preparation: Patient should not be on any medications that may influence pituitary secretion.
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: SST
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum-gel tube(s) is acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
3. Send frozen.
Method Name
Direct Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Growth Hormone Releasing HormoneSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen | 180 days |
Reference Values
5-18 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
12 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. Values obtained with different methods, laboratories, or kits cannot be used interchangeably with the results on this report. The results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.CPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FGHRH | Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FGHRH | Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone | 14177-0 |