Growth Hormone (GH)

Growth Hormone, or GH, is a vital hormone made by your pituitary gland that significantly impacts bone growth, muscle mass, and overall height in children, and maintains bone and muscle health in adults. Levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day and with activity, making a standard blood draw often insufficient. Specialized GH tests, like stimulation or suppression tests, measure the hormone in your blood to diagnose conditions such as gigantism in children, acromegaly in adults, or GH deficiency which causes slow growth in childhood. Understanding your GH levels can be crucial for diagnosing pituitary issues and monitoring treatment for related disorders. This panel provides a reliable measure to help determine if your body is producing the right amount of this essential hormone.