Table 2.
Frequency of GH Cutoff Criteria Used by Each Studya
| GH Cutoff Point, ng/mL | n | Method of GH Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| 0.38 | 2 | Random: n = 2 |
| 1.00 | 14 | Mean: n = 6 |
| OGTT: n = 5 | ||
| Random: n = 2 | ||
| Nadir: n = 1 | ||
| 1.9 | 5 | Mean: n = 4 |
| Random: n = 1 | ||
| 2 | 17 | Mean: n = 15 |
| OGTT: n = 2 | ||
| 2.50 | 42 | Mean: n = 31 |
| Random: n = 5 | ||
| Basal/fasting: n = 3 | ||
| Nadir: n = 1 | ||
| Not reported: n = 2 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Mean: n = 1 |
| Basal: n = 1 | ||
| 4.6 | 2 | Mean: n = 2 |
| 5 | 12 | Mean: n = 10 |
| OGTT: n = 1 | ||
| Random: n = 1 |
Abbreviation: OGTT, oral glucose tolerance test.
a
Some studies published response rates for more than one GH cutoff criterion.