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Overview
Growth Hormone Suppression Test (GHST) Overview: The Growth Hormone Suppression Test is primarily used to evaluate the function of the pituitary gland and diagnose conditions such as acromegaly or gigantism. It assesses whether gr...
Risk assessment
Risk Assessment:
- Low Risk: Generally, the test is safe with minimal risks.
- Potential Risks: Nausea, vomiting, or dizziness due to the glucose load.
- Contraind...
Ranges
Normal Range:
- GH levels should suppress significantly after glucose intake, typically to <1 ng/mL (nanograms per milliliter).
- Values above 1 ng/mL after glucose intake may suggest abnormal GH secretion, su...
Test result interpretation
Interpretation:
- Normal Result: Significant suppression of GH (<1 ng/mL) following glucose administration.
- Abnormal Result: Failure to suppress GH to below 1 ng/mL, suggest...
Sample types
Sample Type:
- Blood sample, typically collected in an EDTA or serum tube, at various time intervals after the glucose load.
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Growth Hormone Suppression Test
The growth hormone suppression test determines whether growth hormone (GH) production can be suppressed by taking a specific amount of glucose.
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
The growth hormone suppression test determines whether growth hormone (GH) production is being suppressed by high blood sugar. At least 3 blood samples are taken. The first blood sample is collected between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. before you eat or drink anything. You then drink a solution containing glucose (sugar).
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