hGH; growth, bone, and metabolism.
Blood collection at collection point
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Blood collection at 1,000+ locations across the Netherlands
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, 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 condition 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)
Answers to what people usually want to know.
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.
Often within a few working days. How soon you can be seen depends on how busy the location is and the type of analysis. For 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.
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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This test is included in Dutch healthcare guidelines and is regularly used for its respective indications.
Rationale for this test
Deze test is een gevestigde bepaling binnen de Nederlandse reguliere geneeskunde voor de diagnostiek van groeistoornissen bij kinderen en groeihormoondeficiëntie bij volwassenen. De test is opgenomen in Nederlandse richtlijnen voor de diagnostiek van kleine lichaamslengte en wordt uitgevoerd door geaccrediteerde laboratoria volgens geharmoniseerde nationale standaarden. De klinische betekenis is goed onderbouwd voor specifieke medische indicaties zoals groeistoornissen en hypofyse-aandoeningen.
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Dutch clinical guidelines and healthcare organisations
International scientific literature
We recommend consulting these independent sources before ordering a preventive health check.
Brochure on preventive health checks: careful choice, reliability, pros and cons, checklist.
Independent information about preventive health checks from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment.
Reliable patient information about illnesses and complaints from Dutch GPs (NHG).
Public-facing website of the Dutch Society for Clinical Chemistry with explanations of blood tests and laboratory values.