GROWTH HORMONE TEST (GH): WHAT IS IT FOR AND HOW IS IT DONE? - DIAGNOSTIC EXAMS

What is the GH exam and when is it necessary?



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Growth hormone, also called GH or somatotropin, is an important hormone produced by the pituitary gland that acts on the growth of the child and adolescent and also participates in processes of body metabolism. This test is done by dosing in blood samples collected in the laboratory and is usually requested by the endocrinologist when there is suspicion of the lack of GH production, especially in children who show below-expected growth or cases of gigantism or acromegaly