Growth Hormone

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Gel Green Top or Non-Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top or Non-Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Growth Hormone

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

1 day if refrigerated at 2-8°C

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL Blood in Gel Green Top, non-gel Red Top or multiple Capillaries

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

4 hours

Reference Value

Female <13.5, Male <3.0 ng/mL