A540

Test CODE NAME

A540

Growth Hormone, 120 Minutes

Methodology: Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 2-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect : Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Green (sodium or lithium heparin) OR Lavender (EDTA) - 1 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Collect one tube per timed specimen. Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer  plasma per timed specimen to individual  Standard Transport Tubes. 
Storage/Transport Temperature:  Refrigerated. 
Unacceptable Conditions: Tissue or urine. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. 
Note: This test is approved for NY . 
Performing Lab 
ARUP Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 83003