Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test
Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test

Over 90k Biomarkers Tested

Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test

$55.00 AUD

Concerned about growth in children, experiencing unexplained fatigue and metabolic issues as an adult, or want to evaluate pituitary function and hormone balance?

The Growth Hormone (GH) Blood Test measures a hormone that controls growth, muscle mass, and how your body uses fat and sugar. Abnormal levels can affect height in children, muscle strength, energy, and metabolism in adults.

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You will be emailed a referral to take to your local collection centre. If you ever have any questions, we're here to help.

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Getting your health measured shouldn't be hard! We're here to help you every step of the way.

1
Order a test

Order a test

Order the private test that suits you and your goals. After ordering, you will receive your referral by email.

2
Collect the sample

Collect the sample

Attend one of our 4000+ partner collection centres throughout Australia. Search locations.

3
Receive your results

Receive your results

View all your lab results in your secure health dashboard. Easy!

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Overview

Think of growth hormone as your body's master builder and renovator – it's the hormone responsible for helping children grow tall and keeping adults' muscles strong, bones dense, and metabolism humming. Produced by your pituitary gland (a small but mighty gland at the base of your brain), this hormone works around the clock, with levels naturally peaking while you sleep to repair tissues and maintain your body's essential functions.

A Growth Hormone test measures whether your body is producing the right amount of this vital hormone, which can reveal important insights about your health. In children, low levels might explain slow growth or delayed development, while in adults, deficiency can lead to stubborn belly fat, muscle weakness, bone thinning, and persistent fatigue. On the flip side, too much growth hormone can cause features like hands and feet to enlarge unnaturally. Whether you're concerned about your child's growth patterns or experiencing unexplained changes in your energy, body composition, or recovery from exercise, this test helps pinpoint whether your body's internal renovation crew is working properly.

Symptoms

Essential for individuals with growth disorders, suspected GH deficiency, pituitary dysfunction, or anyone needing growth hormone and metabolic assessment.

Questions

  • In children: short stature, delayed growth, delayed puberty. In adults: fatigue, increased body fat, decreased muscle mass, reduced bone density, poor exercise capacity.
  • Treatment involves daily growth hormone injections, with doses adjusted based on response, age, and individual needs, typically showing improvements within months.
  • IGF-1 is produced in response to GH and mediates many of GH's effects. IGF-1 testing is often used alongside GH testing as it's more stable and reflects average GH activity.
  • Yes, adults with confirmed GH deficiency can benefit from therapy with improvements in body composition, energy levels, exercise capacity, and quality of life.
  • Causes include pituitary tumors, head trauma, genetic conditions, radiation therapy, infections, or sometimes the cause is unknown (idiopathic).
  • When properly monitored, GH therapy is generally safe, but potential side effects include joint pain, fluid retention, and rarely, increased cancer risk, requiring regular monitoring.

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Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

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How to prepare

Timing is crucial as GH levels fluctuate. May require fasting or stimulation testing. Avoid exercise before testing. Inform healthcare provider of all medications, particularly those affecting GH levels.

After the test

Address abnormal GH levels through comprehensive endocrine evaluation, appropriate hormone replacement therapy if deficient, treatment of underlying pituitary disorders, and regular monitoring. Work with endocrinologists.

Your test results will be available in your private dashboard. If there are any urgent issues, we'll let you know so you can follow up with your health professional.

Understanding results

Results show GH levels compared to normal ranges for age and testing conditions. Abnormal levels may indicate growth disorders, pituitary dysfunction, or other endocrine conditions requiring specialist evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most collection centres accept walk-ins. Some may require a booking - check details when you click on your chosen location.

If your test needs fasting, we’ll include that in your instructions after you order. Fasting usually means no food for 8–12 hours, but water is fine.

Just your pathology referral form (we email it to you)

Of course. Just maybe don’t bring the friend who faints at the sight of blood.

They’re the highly trained professionals who take your blood sample - with a steady hand and a sharp needle. They love blood, but don’t worry… they’re not vampires. Just legends who make blood tests quick, clean, and (almost) painless.

Some of our tests include Urine, Stool, Saliva and more. Each test will have a clear description on what sample you will need to give and instructions on how.