Growth Hormone Suppression Test
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How to Prepare for the Test?
Fast and limit physical activity for 10 to 12 hours before the test, or the test results may be altered.
If you are taking medications, your health care provider may ask that you withhold these before the test, as some can affect results. Check with your health care provider before discontinuing any medications.
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 or your child has 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 and even demonstrate on a doll. The more familiar your child is with what will happen and why, the less anxiety he or she will feel.
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