79201-0
LaboratorySomatotropin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --30 minutes post dose arginine+insulin
Definition
This test is part of one growth hormone deficiency testing procedure, in which glucose and growth hormone levels are measured at specific time intervals after the administration of arginine and insulin. Normally, arginine and insulin-induced hypoglycemia stimulate the release of growth hormone, so patients without growth hormone deficiency will have a significant increase in serum growth hormone in response to arginine and insulin administration. In patients with growth hormone deficiency, however, the increase in and the absolute peak of the growth hormone level will be much lower than expected.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Somatotropin^30M post dose arginine+insulin
Property
MCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
CHAL
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
GH 30M p Arg+Ins SerPl-mCnc
Display Name
Somatotropin 30 Min post dose arginine+insulin [Mass/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 79201-0?
LOINC code 79201-0 identifies "Somatotropin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --30 minutes post dose arginine+insulin". This test is part of one growth hormone deficiency testing procedure, in which glucose and growth hormone levels are measured at specific time intervals after the administration of arginine and insulin. Normally, arginine and insulin-induced hypoglycemia stimulate the release of growth hormone, so patients without growth hormone deficiency will have a significant increase in serum growth hormone in response to arginine and insulin administration. In patients with growth hormone deficiency, however, the increase in and the absolute peak of the growth hormone level will be much lower than expected.
What does 79201-0 measure?
This code measures Somatotropin^30M post dose arginine+insulin in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the CHAL class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.