95851-2
LaboratorySomatotropin post macimorelin stimulation panel - Serum by Immunoassay
Definition
The macimorelin stimulation test is used to diagnose adult growth hormone (GH) deficiency. Macimorelin is a synthetic agonist of the ghrelin receptor that, when administered orally, stimulates growth hormone release from the pituitary in a dose-dependent manner, achieving maximum blood levels within 1 hour [PMID:23559086]. Serum GH concentrations falling below a set threshold during the timed assay following macimorelin administration confirms the presence of GH deficiency.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Somatotropin post macimorelin stimulation panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser
Scale Type
-
Method Type
IA
Details
Class
PANEL.CHEM
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
GH p Macimorelin Stil Pnl Ser IA
Display Name
Somatotropin post macimorelin stimulation panel IA (S)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 95851-2?
LOINC code 95851-2 identifies "Somatotropin post macimorelin stimulation panel - Serum by Immunoassay". The macimorelin stimulation test is used to diagnose adult growth hormone (GH) deficiency. Macimorelin is a synthetic agonist of the ghrelin receptor that, when administered orally, stimulates growth hormone release from the pituitary in a dose-dependent manner, achieving maximum blood levels within 1 hour [PMID:23559086]. Serum GH concentrations falling below a set threshold during the timed assay following macimorelin administration confirms the presence of GH deficiency.
What does 95851-2 measure?
This code measures Somatotropin post macimorelin stimulation panel in Ser. It belongs to the PANEL.CHEM 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.