| Test CODE | NAME |
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A544
Growth Hormone, 60 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.
Remarks: Stability: Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory1
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| CPT Code(s): | 83003 |