Question

A 5-year-old with short stature is found to have low IGF-1 levels. Which investigation is recommended first for suspected growth hormone deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Growth hormone stimulation test (e.g. glucagon test)

Answer

Serum growth hormone random level

Answer

Insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 level

Answer

Thyroid function test

Answer

Karyotyping

Practice question

A 5-year-old with short stature is found to have low IGF-1 levels. Which investigation is recommended first for suspected growth hormone deficiency?