Test/Investigation
Glucagon stimulation test (DFT)
Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation
NNUH (Biochemistry)
Indications
This test is used to assess the body's growth hormone and ACTH/cortisol reserve
Comments/Precautions
Please refer to local trust guidelines for DFT protocols. Please ensure all timings are clearly labelled on every sample.
Sample type
Adults: Fluoride oxalate (grey top) for glucose and Serum (yellow top) for GH/Cortisol Paeds: Fluoride oxalate (grey top) for glucose and lithium heparin (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