Growth hormone test results highlight the lack of growth, decreased activity of the pituitary gland and pituitary tumors. HGH tests are proof of BST hormone, growth hormone suppression test, somatomedin C and growth hormone stimulation test.
BST test is used to detect HGH deficiency and excess. Blood sample to test the BST is taken one hour after sleeping for more accurate readings. Normal level of HGH for men is 5 ng / ml, whereas for women less than 10 ng / ml, and for children is 10 ng / ml for Newborns and the range of 10-40 ng / ml. Higher levels of HGH show gigantism and acromegaly. Indicates reduce the levels of HGH deficiency and dwarfism.
Somatomedin C, or insulin-like growth factor is considered to be an accurate indicator of the level of HGH in the blood. Somatomedin C test is used to detect deformation of the pituitary gland and acromegaly. The results of blood tests do not affect the weather, activity and diet. The test result for normal levels of HGH in adults is 42-110 ng / ml. 7-110 ng / ml, the ideal test result for girls in the age group from 0 to 8, while for boys 4-87 ng / ml. For girls in the age group 9-10 years, the ideal amount of 39-186 ng / ml and for boys 26-98 ng / ml. In the age group 11-13, the test result is normal for girls 66-215 ng / ml for men and 44-207 ng / ml. Indicates a higher level of HGH gigantism and acromegaly. Read more...