Clonidine stimulation test (DFT)

Test/Investigation

Clonidine stimulation test (DFT)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH (Biochemistry)

Indications

This is a test to check the amount and production rate of growth hormone in the body

Comments/Precautions

Please refer to local trust guidelines for DFT protocols. Please ensure all timings are clearly labelled on every sample.

Sample type

Fluoride oxalate samples (grey top) for glucose and lithium heparin samples (green top) for GH/Cortisol. Refer to local DFT protocol for timings

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

Please refer to the individual tests included in this dynamic function test for turn-around times.

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Please refer to the individual tests included in this dynamic function test