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Growth Hormone, Serum

Test Code
004275


Alias/See Also
Human Growth Hormone (hGH); Somatotropic Hormone (STH); Somatotropin


CPT Codes
83003

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)


Instructions
If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. LABEL TUBE WITH TIME OF COLLECTION AND PATIENT'S NAME.


Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temp: 7 days; Refrigerate/Frozen: 14 days


Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)

Setup Schedule
Daily 1st and 3rd shift




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.