How to Test for HGH

Human growth hormone (HGH) is a natural hormone produced by the pituitary gland. According to HGH9.com HGH, "enhances tissue growth by stimulating protein formation." In addition to the HGH your body creates naturally, human growth hormone can also be created artificially. Artificial HGH has been used by professional athletes to stimulate muscle growth, most notably in Major League Baseball. HGH is banned by the Food and Drug Administration except for use in a few medical instances. HGH tests can reveal possible medical conditions. Testing for HGH can be done by testing multiple blood samples.

Instructions

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  Schedule an appointment with your doctor to have your blood drawn. For an HGH test blood will need to be drawn multiple times on different days so you will need two separate appointments. Alert your doctor to any medications you are taking as it could affect the results.

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  Prepare for the test by fasting for 10 hours prior to your appointment. In addition to food and drink, you should also avoid exercising during this time. Food, liquid and physical exertion can all impact the test results and keep you from getting an accurate diagnosis.

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  Discuss the lab results with your doctor. Typically men will have HGH levels between zero and 5 ng/mL. An adult woman's levels should be between zero and 10 ng/mL. Children will have higher levels with typical levels ranging between zero and 16 ng/mL. Newborn babies have the highest levels of HGH with levels from 15 to 40 ng/mL.