Growth Hormone, also known as human growth hormone (hGH), is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in the human body. It plays a key role in the development of muscles and bones and helps regulate body composition, body fluids, muscle and bone growth, sugar and fat metabolism, and potentially heart function.
Testing the Growth Hormone (hGH) level can be useful for people experiencing symptoms of an hGH deficiency, such as slowed growth in children or signs of hGH overproduction, such as acromegaly in adults. It may also be relevant for athletes or individuals who wish to optimize their muscle mass and physical performance, or for those interested in anti-aging treatments.
The hGH test measures the amount of growth hormone in the blood. The results of the test may indicate various health conditions, such as growth hormone deficiency, pituitary tumors, or conditions causing overproduction of growth hormone, such as acromegaly.
A high level of hGH may indicate an overproduction of growth hormone, usually caused by a benign tumor on the pituitary gland. This can lead to conditions such as acromegaly in adults, resulting in abnormal growth of the hands, feet, and facial bones, along with other potential health issues.
A low level of hGH indicates a deficiency, which can lead to growth problems in children and may contribute to a higher risk of diseases in adults, such as heart disease and reduced muscle mass and bone density.
STH (human growth hormone, hGH)
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After ordering we generate a referral letter and email you the instructions. You pick a collection point yourself and book an appointment there. Blood is drawn at the location, processed at the lab, and your result arrives digitally.
Usually very quickly — collection points typically have slots within a few days, sometimes even same-day. It depends on how busy the location is. For a few specialist analyses we first ship collection materials, which takes a bit longer.
At most collection points yes. Some accept walk-ins — this is clearly indicated per location. You choose the location that works best for you.
hGH; growth, bone, and metabolism.
€40.95EUR
That depends on the test. Whether fasting is required — and from what time — is clearly stated in the instructions you receive after ordering. No surprises at the counter.
It varies per analysis — from same-day to a few working days. Standard values often come back quickly; analyses that go to an external lab can take a bit longer. You get an email with a link to your digital result, including a short explanation per value.
We work with 1,000+ collection points across the Netherlands. After ordering you'll see which locations near you are available and you pick where you'd like to go.
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