HGH deficiency testing in San Antonio, TX, begins with a confidential consultation with a medical advisor at our hormone replacement therapy clinic. HGH Clinic, San Antonio, offers this service via phone call to ensure complete privacy while maintaining convenience for the client. There is no reason to take time away from one’s schedule to find out if proceeding with HGH deficiency testing will be beneficial.
The measurement of growth hormone levels is done through blood analysis. At the same time, the doctor will asses other crucial serum levels, such as:
- Lipids
- Estradiol
- Testosterone
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone
- Complete blood count
- And more
The ultimate decision on which blood panels to run depends on the individual’s state of health and reported symptoms.
The other aspect of growth hormone deficiency testing includes the completion of a medical history questionnaire as well as a physical examination. Most people finalize these steps within a day or two of their consultation.
HGH deficiency testing consists of a consultation, medical history review, blood analysis, and physical examination.
What Are the Requirements for the HGH Deficiency Blood Test?
Because HGH deficiency testing requires blood analysis, each person will visit a local laboratory first thing in the morning. Early morning collection of the blood specimen is necessary to get the proper results as hormone levels tend to be at their highest early in the day.
Fasting is necessary beginning late in the evening the night before the test. Food can alter hormone levels, so we request that you do not eat anything until after the lab collection of your blood sample.
Most people will find that one of the national laboratories that we use is conveniently located close to work or home. The blood sample collection takes only a few minutes at the lab.
HGH deficiency blood testing takes place at a local lab first thing in the morning.
How Quickly Do I Get My HGH Deficiency Blood Test Results?
The laboratory sends the results from HGH deficiency testing electronically to our clinic. Our doctor reviews the results as soon as they come in. However, it is impossible to provide a diagnosis until all aspects of the testing process have been completed – including the initial consultation, physical examination, and the medical history questionnaire.
Once the hormone doctor reviews the completed medical file, he or she will determine the need for hormone replacement therapy. The medical file review also includes the calculation of the dosage of any prescribed medications. It takes only a few days to receive the blood test results, which is why we recommend that each person completes all the steps of the diagnostic process as quickly as possible.
For your free phone consultation, or to schedule your diagnostic blood test for HGH deficiency, contact HGH Clinic San Antonio today.