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Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone

Order Code
502421
CPT
83727
Test Details
Synonyms

GNRH, LHRH

TAT

16 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures GnRH levels. Used in delayed or precocious puberty assessment.

Specimen Type

Plasma with aprotinin (Trasylol®) Frozen

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Trasylol(R) collection kit

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Using a chilled lavender-top (EDTA) tube, collect a whole blood specimen, add 0.25 mL of Trasylol(R) to the tube and mix well. Centrifuge the sample and remove the Plasma. FREEZE immediately.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 291 days
Order Code
502421
CPT
83727
Test Details
Synonyms

GNRH, LHRH

TAT

16 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures GnRH levels. Used in delayed or precocious puberty assessment.

Specimen Type

Plasma with aprotinin (Trasylol®) Frozen

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Trasylol(R) collection kit

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Using a chilled lavender-top (EDTA) tube, collect a whole blood specimen, add 0.25 mL of Trasylol(R) to the tube and mix well. Centrifuge the sample and remove the Plasma. FREEZE immediately.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 291 days