96798-4
LaboratoryCortisol, glucose, and somatotropin post arginine stimulation panel - Serum or Plasma
Definition
This panel assesses pituitary production of growth hormone in response to an arginine stimulus. Baseline growth hormone, glucose, and cortisol are measured, and then remeasured at 30-minute intervals after receiving arginine. Results are used to diagnose growth hormone deficiency and excess. This test may be performed with a clonidine stimulation panel [LOINC: 92666-7].
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Cortisol & glucose & somatotropin post arginine stimulation panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.CHAL
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Cortisol+glucose+GH p arginine Pnl SerPl
Display Name
Cortisol, glucose, and somatotropin post arginine stimulation panel
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 96798-4?
LOINC code 96798-4 identifies "Cortisol, glucose, and somatotropin post arginine stimulation panel - Serum or Plasma". This panel assesses pituitary production of growth hormone in response to an arginine stimulus. Baseline growth hormone, glucose, and cortisol are measured, and then remeasured at 30-minute intervals after receiving arginine. Results are used to diagnose growth hormone deficiency and excess. This test may be performed with a clonidine stimulation panel [LOINC: 92666-7].
What does 96798-4 measure?
This code measures Cortisol & glucose & somatotropin post arginine stimulation panel in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the PANEL.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.