Comparative Validation of the Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone and Arginine Test for the Diagnosis of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency Using a Growth Hormone Assay Conforming to Recent International Recommendations

Philippe Chanson, Anne Cailleux‐Bounacer, Jean‐Marc Kuhn, G. Weryha, Olivier Chabre, Françoise Borson‐Chazot, Séverine Dubois, Caroline Vincent-Dejean, Thierry Brue, Christine Fédou,

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2010 · 21 citations · 32 references

Abstract

The GHRH+Arg test demonstrated good accuracy and repeatability, was at least as sensitive as the ITT, and was associated with better subject acceptability. The GHRH+Arg test represents a good alternative to the ITT for the diagnosis of AGHD.

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