Growth Hormone (hGH) Test Price | Lahalak Platform
Ensure your child's healthy development or your own metabolic balance by measuring growth hormone, the primary driver for bone and tissue growth.
Scientific name: Growth Hormone (hGH) Test
A serum growth hormone (hGH or STH) test measures the level of this peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It plays a pivotal role in stimulating linear growth in children and adolescents through its effect on growth plate tissue. In adults, it continues to perform vital functions such as maintaining lean body mass (muscle), bone...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
8-12 hours fasting
Included Services
- Accurate analysis to diagnose the level of growth hormone (hGH) in the serum.
- Consult an endocrinologist to interpret the results (especially in children).
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- • Random measurement of growth hormone is not considered to have high diagnostic value in most cases.
- • If the doctor requests a stimulation or inhibition test, there are strict protocols that must be followed (fasting, stimulating drugs such as arginine or insulin, medical monitoring).
- The doctor should be informed of all medications, as some (such as cortisone) may affect the results.
- The patient's age and stage of puberty must be taken into account when interpreting, because normal levels vary.
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