Decreased in GH deficiency and infants under 1 year. Increased in mesenchymal tumours, hepatoma, acromegaly (variable) and Wilms tumour.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0206
Additional Information
Sample from a hypoglycaemic episode preferred. Sample must be received in the lab within 1 hour of collection.
Turn around
Turnaround time stated by Guildford: 10 to 14 working days.
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: Guildford biochemistry lab.)
Contact
For further details please contact Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Advice
Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003.
Collection Con
Instructions to lab: centrifuge sample, separate serum and freeze within 1 hour of sample collection.
Minimum volume: 0.5mL.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Interpretation will be provided on the report.
Units
nmol/L