Test Name	GROWTH HORMONE RELEASING HORMONE GHRH Test
Test type	Endocrinologist
Pre-test Information	Patient to avoid all medications that may influence pituitary secretion. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.
Report Delivery	Sample by 7th of the month; Reportafter 2ƒ??3 weeks
Components
Price	₹ 35000
Method	Extraction, Radioimmunoassay

Short Description

There is hypersecretion of Growth hormone in about 99% patients of Acromegaly. The remaining cases result from GHRH hypersecretion by peripheral tumors or rarely endocrine tumors.

PreTest Information

Patient to avoid all medications that may influence pituitary secretion. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.

Detail Description

GROWTH HORMONE RELEASING HORMONE (GHRH) Test: Cost, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

DNA Labs India offers the Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) test, which measures the level of GHRH in the blood. GHRH is a hormone that stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. This test can help diagnose conditions related to growth hormone deficiency or excess.

Symptoms of Growth Hormone Deficiency

Growth hormone deficiency can occur in both children and adults. Symptoms of growth hormone deficiency in children may include:

• Delayed puberty
• Slow growth rate
• Short stature
• Delayed tooth development
• Delayed bone age

Symptoms of growth hormone deficiency in adults may include:

• Decreased muscle mass
• Increased body fat
• Decreased bone density
• Decreased energy and strength
• Impaired memory and concentration

Symptoms of Growth Hormone Excess

Growth hormone excess can occur in a condition called acromegaly, which usually affects adults. Symptoms of acromegaly may include:

• Enlarged hands and feet
• Coarse facial features
• Thickening of the skin
• Enlarged organs, such as the heart, liver, and spleen
• Joint pain and stiffness

Diagnosis

If you are experiencing symptoms of growth hormone deficiency or excess, your doctor may recommend a GHRH test. This test measures the level of GHRH in the blood, which can help diagnose conditions related to growth hormone. The GHRH test is a blood test that requires fasting for at least 8 hours prior to the test. The cost of the GHRH test at DNA Labs India is INR 35,000.

Conclusion

If you are experiencing symptoms of growth hormone deficiency or excess, it is important to speak with your doctor. The GHRH test can help diagnose conditions related to growth hormone, and DNA Labs India offers this test at a cost of INR 35,000. Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

There is hypersecretion of Growth hormone in about 99% patients of Acromegaly. The remaining cases result from GHRH hypersecretion by peripheral tumors or rarely endocrine tumors.