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Aliases
Human Growth Hormone, hGH, Somatropin
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
- Adults: 0.8 mL
- Pediatric: 0.5 ml
Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator Tube, Serum Tube (No additives)
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Reference or Target Ranges
| Reference Ranges: | |
|---|---|
| Lower Limit of Detection | 0.05 |
| Upper Limit of Detection: | 80 |
Reportable Units
ng/mL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | Grossly |
| Icterus Threshold | |
| Lipemia Threshold | Grossly |
| Other | Visible debris, particulate matter, obvious microbial contamination |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | None |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 48 hours |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 30 days |
| Special Handling: | No more than 5 freeze / thaw cycles |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | Daily |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | No |
| Performing Bench | AP Green Special Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description |
DiaSorin Liasion XL Sandwich chemiluminescence immunoassay. |
CPT Codes
83003