Growth Hormone (GH) IHC Test | Lahalak Platform
Helps diagnose growth hormone-secreting pituitary tumors, identifying the cause of acromegaly or gigantism and guiding correct surgical or medical treatment.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth hormone (GH) immunohistochemistry aims to detect the presence and distribution of growth hormone within pituitary cells in pituitary tissue samples. It is primarily used to confirm the diagnosis of a GH-secreting pituitary tumor (growth hormone-secreting somatotroph adenoma), the leading cause of acromegaly and gigantism.
Service type
Histopathology Laboratory Test
Duration
30-45 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for growth hormone (GH) detection in pituitary gland tissue samples
- Consult a pathologist specializing in endocrine diseases to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- The fasting requirement does not apply, as the sample is a surgical tissue sample.
- The excised pituitary tissue sample must be immediately preserved in 10% formalin for proper fixation.
- This analysis is routinely requested on all surgically removed pituitary tumor specimens.
- It is often requested as part of a pituitary hormone panel that also includes prolactin, ACTH, TSH, FSH/LH, and transcription markers such as Pit-1 to accurately classify the tumor.
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