Arginine stimulation GH test

The arginine-excited GH test (growth hormone excitatory test) is carried out by the principle that arginine may stimulate the secretion of pituitary GH by inhibiting the secretion of growth hormone, thereby quantifying the secretion of GH after arginine loading. The reserve function of pituitary GH cells can be evaluated. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: endocrine examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Tips: The patient fasted overnight and rested in bed. Normal value [Normal value] Serum GH levels increased by more than 3 ug/L. The GH level is greater than 7ug/l in 2-3 hours after normal children take the drug. Clinical significance Patients with pituitary GH deficiency have a GH increase of less than 3 ug/L. Abnormal results: Adult growth hormone deficiency often has fewer or no symptoms. But in children, it can cause growth retardation and even become a dwarf. People who need to be examined: children with suspected pituitary GH deficiency such as child growth retardation. Low results may be diseases: growth hormone deficiency, adult hypopituitarism Forbidden before examination: pay attention to normal diet, pay attention to normal work and rest, and prevent endocrine disorders. Only half of normal adult males responded and women responded. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's request. If arginine leaks under the skin, it is irritating to the skin, causing pain and swelling. Inspection process [method] 1. The patient fasted overnight and rested in bed. 2. 0.5 g/Kg of arginine hydrochloride was dissolved in 150-200 ml of water for injection, and the instillation was completed within 30 minutes. 3. 2 ml of blood was collected at 0, 30, 60, and 90 min, and serum was separated for GH measurement. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: temporarily unknown. Adverse reactions and risks No obvious complications and harms.

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