GROWTH HORMONE STIMULATION TEST

Serum for Each Timed Specimen Draw Baseline Specimen After An Overnight Fast Administer Stimulating Agent Clonidine (Arkamine) 300 Ug or 5Ug / Kg Body Weight Orally Draw Additional Specimens at 30, 60 & 90 mins for Growth Hormone Other Stimulating Agents That Can Be Used Are: Insulin (010 - 015 U / Kg Body Weight IV Followed by Additional Samples at 30, 60 & 90 min) Exercise (20 min Vigorous Exercise Followed by Immediate Sampling)