Test/Investigation
Growth hormone suppression 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.
Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab
Send any insulin samples to laboratory promptly on ice. Please refer to the individual tests included in this dynamic function test for more information.
Sample type
Fluoride oxalate (grey top) for glucose and lithium heparin (green top) for GH(+/- insulin). 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