Patient must fast 10 to 12 hours

HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE ASSESSMENT INCLUDES:

16293 IGF-1
- Identify diseases and conditions caused by deficiencies and overproduction of growth hormone (GH). Evaluate pituitary function. Monitor the effectiveness of GH treatment

873 TESTOSTERONE Total
-Determine whether a problem with the testicles or pituitary gland is preventing a man from being able to father a child (infertility).

5363 PSA
-Monitor prostate cancer and how it responds to treatment. Determine if cancer may be present when other tests, such as a digital rectal exam, are not normal

6399 CBC
-Evaluate the cause of certain symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, fever, bruising, or weight loss. Detect anemia. Determine the severity of blood loss. Diagnose polycythemia vera. Diagnose an infection. Diagnose diseases of the blood, such as leukemia. Monitor the response to some types of drug or radiation treatment. Evaluate abnormal bleeding. Screen for abnormal values before surgery

10231 CMP
-Your doctor may order a comprehensive metabolic panel as part of a regular health examination. Your doctor may use this test to check on a medical condition, such as high blood pressure, or to help diagnose a medical condition, such as diabetes

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