Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder. It develops when your pituitary gland, located deep in the brain, produces too much growth hormone (GH). Growth hormone affects growth of all tissues of the body, especially bone.
This screen is used to aid in the diagnosis of acromegaly.
Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Glucose, Serum Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-I, LC/MS) Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Thyroxine Free, Direct Dialysis (FT4)
Fasting required. Fasting is defined as no consumption of food or beverage other than water for at least 8 hours before testing. Samples should not be collected during or soon after the administration of Heparin.
Estimated turnaround for results is 7 business days. If confirmation testing is required, the estimated time may be extended.
Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder. It develops when your pituitary gland, located deep in the brain, produces too much growth hormone (GH). Growth hormone affects growth of all tissues of the body, especially bone.
This screen is used to aid in the diagnosis of acromegaly. Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.
Patient should fast for 12 hours. Samples should not be collected during or soon after the administration of Heparin. This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R). It is recommended to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of specimen.
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