Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
Alternate Names : Arginine Test
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How to Prepare for the Test?
You will be asked to fast and limit physical activity for 10 to 12 hours before the test, or test results may be altered and invalidated.
If you are taking medications, your health care provider may ask that you withhold these before the test, as some can affect results. (Do not discontinue any medications without checking with your health care provider.)
You will be asked to relax for at least 90 minutes before the test, as exercise or increased activity can alter hGH levels.
Inform your health care provider if you have had a radioactive scan performed within a week of this test, as radioactive scans can affect test results.
If your child is to have this test performed, it may be helpful to explain how the test will feel. You may want to practice or demonstrate on a doll. This test requires temporary placement of an IV, and you should explain this to your child. The more familiar your child is with what will happen and the purpose for the procedure, the less anxiety he or she will feel.
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