Growth
hormone test is a type of blood test. The main purpose of this test is to find
out how much growth hormone is in the blood. Growth hormone is responsible for
the growth of the body. Along with this, it is also responsible for keeping the
metabolism of the body properly. The amount of growth hormone in the blood
varies depending on emotional stress, sleep, exercise and diet.
In some
people, due to high growth hormone, they are much longer than normal. At the
same time, in which the amount of growth hormone is low, then such people fall
prey to dwarfism.
On the other
hand, high amount of growth hormone makes noncancerous tumor in pituitary
gland. At the same time, the face, jaw, hands and feet start to grow longer
than normal due to excess growth hormone in the blood.
Why is the Growth Hormone test done?
The growth
hormone stimulation test is done when the child begins to experience symptoms
of growth hormone deficiency.
- Decreased child growth rate since childhood
- Shortening the length of the baby from our children
- Delayed arrival of puberty
- Late growth of bones
The growth
hormone stimulation test of elders is done when the following symptoms appear
in them. This is called hypopituitarism.
- Decreased bone density
- To be tired
- Have high cholesterol
- Decreased exercise
Know
important things
What do I
need to know before getting a growth hormone test?
The growth
hormone is secreted from the pituitary gland. Therefore, with time, its
quantity changes in the blood. This is why repeated tests from the same sample
will not be helpful. Because in the morning the growth hormone is released in
excess and its level changes due to exercise and stress. Therefore, it is not
possible to get the same result. Some factor growth
Hormones
affect test results:
Sometimes the
growth hormone deficiency is not responsible for one's short stature. Rather,
his family history is also responsible for decreasing growth. Growth is also
inhibited due to some kind of genetic disorder.
- Before the test, the doctor will tell you to keep it fast for some time.
- Do not take vitamin biotin and B7 for 12 hours before conducting this test.
- If you are taking any medicine that may affect your test results, do not take them.
- How is a growth hormone test done?
- Growth hormone serum test
- Insulin Growth Factor-1 Test
- Growth hormone suppression test
- Growth hormone stimulation test
Process
How should I
prepare myself for this test?
Before
getting a growth hormone test, your doctor can give you some instructions:
- Do not eat anything a few hours before the test
- If you are taking any kind of medicine, then talk to the doctor before conducting the test.
- Do the exercises before the test
- Stop taking medications that may affect the results of the growth hormone test.
What is the process occurring in the growth hormone test?
Growth
hormone changes rapidly in the blood. In such a situation, it is not possible
to get an accurate result. So you may have to do the test on different days
continuously. Insulin-like growth factor 1 level (IGF-1) changes slowly and can
be tested first.
First the
health professionals will tie an elastic band on your side. Which will stop
your blood flow.
Then from
where the blood has to be removed, we clean it with alcohol.
By inserting
a needle into the vein of your hand, you extract the blood.
You will keep
the extracted blood in a tube and keep it safe.
Where they
draw blood, they press it with cotton so that the bleeding stops.
What happens after the growth hormone test?
After taking
the blood sample, it will be sent to the lab for examination. You will return
to normal immediately after the test. You can go home immediately if you want.
If you have any kind of problem, talk to a health professional immediately. You
will get the result of blood test as soon as possible.
Result
What does growth
hormone test result mean?
Normal
If the result
is written in normal then it is called the reference range. Results of growth
hormone test may vary from lab to lab. Therefore, you must understand the
result from your doctor.
Growth
hormone (GH)
Male: Less
than 5 ng / mL (nanograms per milliliter)
Female: Less
than 10 ng / mL
Children:
Less than 20 ng / mL
High amount
of growth hormone
A large
amount of growth hormone becomes acromegaly when secreted. The body of such
people is longer than normal. High levels of growth hormone can lead to
diabetes, kidney disease or hunger.
Low amount of
growth hormone
Low amounts
of growth hormone indicate growth hormone deficiencies. This condition is
called hypopituitarism.
At the same
time, let us know that the growth hormone report depends on the methods of
hospital and laboratory. Therefore, you should get a good understanding about
the test report from your doctor.
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