Test Code LAB10189 Growth Hormone
Performing Section
Sendout
Specimen Type
Serum/Plasma:
Gold top tube- SST (Default)
Light green top tube-Lithium heparin
Dark green top tube-Sodium Heparin
Purple top tube-EDTA
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 3.0 ml
Minimum: 1.2 ml
Processing Instructions
1) Allow sample to clot in upright position for 60 minutes. 2) Centrifuge sample per procedure. 3) Pipette off serum into pour off tube. 4) Attach original tube to pour off tube with rubber band. 5) Place sample in freezer until courier arrives. 6) Send sample to Anschutz Lab on dry ice via courier.Temperature
Frozen
TAT
2 days
CPT
83003
Additional Notes
Send out to ARUP