HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE TESTING
What helps you grow taller, wider, and stronger from age 5 to age 15? It’s a hormone in our bodies called human growth hormone (HGH). Even after our growth spurts are over, growth hormone keeps us healthy and makes sure our organs and bodies are functioning properly. Ample amounts of growth hormone in adults can also have big payoffs, especially in places like the gym; growth hormone can help us build muscle, burn fat, and maintain stamina during workouts.
Why Would You Test Human Growth Hormone?
If you’re concerned your child’s physical development is slower than his/her peers, you may discuss testing their growth hormone levels with a medical doctor.
Also, the natural production of growth hormone slows down as we age. It’s produced in the brain’s pituitary gland, and as we get older the slow down of its production can produce aging effects and other side effects.
Before you begin any hormone therapies, it’s a good idea to get your growth hormone tested followed by a review of the results with a medical doctor. Your levels may be normal for your age, but they could also indicate further tests are needed.
Test Smartly Labs can help draw your blood for the growth hormone test and provide you and your doctor with a reliable pathology report to review and discuss together.
To get started, contact us.
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An imbalance of HGH can cause many issues to a developing body, including:
- Dwarfism
- Fatigue
- Bone weakness
- Delayed puberty
If you are an adult who has the following issues, you should also consider getting tested:
- Low energy
- Depression
- Decreasing muscle mass
- Increasing body fat
If you or your child has any of these issues, we ask that you would consider taking a growth hormone test.
Be prepared for your lab test!
- Make sure you have been Fasting for at least 10-12 hours for many blood tests
- Make sure you are Hydrated for blood draw
- Complete TSL Intake Form & HIPAA Disclosure
- Pay for your lab test upfront (We don't process insurance claims but can provide you with information to submit your own insurance claim)
- If you are having specialized testing, call ahead to help us determine if there are special collection preparations.
- If you are interested in one of our health panels, please feel free to look at our web listing to help identify which one you want performed.
- Please try to arrive 30 minutes prior to business closing to allow us time to process your samples for shipment.
What Are Your Hours?
- All Test Smartly Labs are open Monday through Friday, from 9am - 5pm
Do We Need To Have An Appointment?
- No appointment is required to come into our labs, and all of our locations are on a walk-in basis. However, it is recommended you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to closing. If your situation requires special time considerations, please call us to determine if it would be better to arrange an appointment time.
Do I Need Doctors’ Orders For Testing?
- No doctors’ orders needed, we are a Direct-Access Testing Center. You are encouraged to consult your medical professional with your lab test results.
What’s The Turnaround Time For Lab Work?
- Average turnaround time is 2-5 business days depending on the complexity of the lab work. Most tests are available in 2-3 days.
Do You Need A List Of My Medications For A Drug Test?
- Per protocol, the lab techs are not allowed to receive or ask for your medications. A medical review officer or MRO, a licensed physician who specializes in toxicology, will call you and ask for your medications and your physician’s phone number if it’s detected in your sample during testing. The MRO will then call your physician to verify your medications.
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Test Smartly Labs ofOverland Park6600 College Blvd, Suite 205
Overland Park, KS 66211,
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