Confirmatory investigation for acromegaly is-
Due to the pulsatility of GH secretion, measurement of a single random GH level is not useful for the diagnosis or exclusion of acromegaly and does not correlate with disease severity. The diagnosis of acromegaly is confirmed by demonstrating the failure of GH suppression to <0.4 mg/L within 1-2 h of an oral glucose load (75 g). When newer ultrasensitive GH assays are used, normal nadir GH levels are even lower (<0.05 mg/L).Age-matched serum IGF-I levels are elevated in acromegaly. Consequently, an IGF-I level provides a useful laboratory screening measure when clinical features raise the possibility of acromegaly. Reference : page 2269 Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 19th edition
Endocrinology
Insulin induced hypoglycemia test
GH assay
ACTH infusion test
IGF levels
GH assay