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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB525 |
| NBS code | LBC13353 |
| Service code | 31751 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| Yellow Top |
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate | 24 hours |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 1-4 days
Reference Interval
| Female | |
|---|---|
| 0 – 10 yrs | 0.12 – 7.79 ug/L |
| 11 – 16 yrs | 0.12 – 8.05 ug/L |
| 17 – 20 yrs | – |
| 21 – 76 yrs | 0.13 – 9.88 ug/L |
| Male | |
|---|---|
| 0 – 10 yrs | 0.09 – 6.29 ug/L |
| 11 – 16 yrs | 0.08 – 10.80 ug/L |
| 17 – 19 yrs | – |
| 20 – 78 yrs | ≤ 2.47 ug/L |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Diagnosis of human growth hormone excess and deficiency disorders.
Assessment of treatment efficacy.
Update
Last updated 17/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
2963-7
Alias
hGH (Human Growth Hormone)
Somatotrophic Hormon
Somatotropin