Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone

Test Name

Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Plasma

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

6 ml whole blood in (2) lavender top tubes

Summary Test Name

Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Not available as an outreach test. Must be draw in UPC Lab.

Minimum Volume

3 ml plasma

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin in a refrigerated centrifuge within 1 hours of collection. Transfer plasma into a plastic transport tube and freeze.

Patient Preparation

Patient should not be on any medication that may affect pituitary function or secretion.

Reference Value

Accompanies report - MAYO #90161