Growth Hormone Hgh Test

Book Growth Hormone HGH Test

The Growth Hormone (HGH) test is a diagnostic examination used to measure the levels of human growth hormone in the blood. HGH plays a crucial role in growth, cell repair, and metabolism regulation. This test is often employed to assess growth-related issues in children or to investigate certain medical conditions in adults. Abnormalities in HGH levels can indicate conditions such as growth hormone deficiency or excess. In children, the test helps identify growth disorders, while in adults, it can be used to diagnose or monitor conditions like pituitary gland disorders. Read more

Purpose Of Growth Hormone HGH Test

• To diagnose GH disorders.

• To monitor conditions like dwarfism and gigantism.

• As a part of pituitary tumor management.

Purpose Of Growth Hormone HGH Test

• People who show signs of low or high levels of GH e.g., reduced or increased height for the age, large lower jaw, dark dry and coarse skin, large tongue.

• Patients diagnosed with pituitary tumor to determine the extent of disease.

• Patients who have undergone surgery for pituitary gland tumor.

• People receiving treatment for GH hormone disorders to check how well the treatment is working.

• Growth Hormone Stimulation Test: Children showing stunted growth, short arms, and legs. Delayed puberty. Children with poorly developing sex organs.

• Growth Hormone Suppression Test: Kids and teens who are excessively tall for their age, with large heads and disproportionally large arms and legs. Children with precocious puberty. Adults with large tongues and coarse dry skin, irregular menstrual cycles, or erectile dysfunction

Preparations and Precautions

• No special precaution required

Growth Hormone Hgh Test price for other cities

• The Growth Hormone Hgh Test price varies by city and healthcare provider, starting from ₹500 to ₹2760