Test ID FIRGH Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (IR-GH-RH) (Immunoreactive GH-RH)
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Patient should not be on any medications that may influence pituitary secretion.
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube: Red top or SST
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum-gel tube(s) is acceptable.
2. Separate immediately and send 3 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Method Name
Direct Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Growth Hormone Releasing HormoneSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen | 90 days |
Reference Values
Levels of IR-GH-RH
Baseline ranges: 5 - 18 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
10 to 14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA and is designated as research use only. The analytic performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Inter Science Institute. This test is not intended for diagnosis or patient management decisions without confirmation by other medically established means.CPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FIRGH | Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone | 14177-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
Z0926 | Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone | 14177-0 |