The hormone is among the most counterfeited proteins, and the tests that distinguish real from not

Published 26 October 2026 · REVIVE LAB UAE Research Desk · 5 min read
Analyses of seized and purchased growth hormone products have found vials containing no protein, vials containing human chorionic gonadotropin or other cheaper hormones, vials with a fraction of the labelled content, and genuine product diverted from legitimate supply. Intact mass spectrometry distinguishes the first three immediately: no protein gives no signal, a different protein gives a different mass, and a correct mass confirms somatropin. Quantification by chromatography against a standard then checks content. Host-cell protein profile and the isoform pattern can indicate the manufacturing source. A certificate is a claim; these tests are the evidence.

What counterfeits contain

Published forensic analyses describe products labelled as growth hormone containing chorionic gonadotropin, which is cheap and gives a positive result on some pregnancy-type dipsticks that buyers use as a crude test; products containing only excipient; products with somatropin at a fraction of the label; and products with correct content but unknown origin and handling. The variety is the point: no single simple test covers all cases.

The hormone is a target because it is expensive, in demand outside medicine, and indistinguishable from excipient by eye.

The tests, in order

Intact mass first, because it answers whether the vial contains somatropin at all. Chromatographic purity and content second, because a correct mass with a tenth of the stated amount is still a fraud. Size exclusion for aggregates, which reveal mishandling. Endotoxin and host-cell protein, which reveal manufacturing quality. The isoform differential assay, which confirms a single 22 kilodalton species as expected for recombinant material.

Each test is described on its own page here.

Why it is here

Because authenticity is a research question as much as a commercial one, and because the catalogue batch documentation and the RVL verification code are the answers to it for this product. The page states what analysis can show.

Somatropin is supplied by REVIVE LAB UAE for laboratory research use only, with identity and purity documented for the batch. It is not for human or veterinary use, and no dosing, administration or protocol guidance is provided.

What it costs

FormatStrengthPriceAvailability
HGH Somatropin Pack24 mg (72 IU)AED 850In stock

Delivery is AED 40 flat and free on orders over AED 700. Payment is cash on delivery anywhere in the UAE, or USDT (TRC20) in advance, which takes 5% off the order total.

Frequently asked

What counterfeits contain?

Published forensic analyses describe products labelled as growth hormone containing chorionic gonadotropin, which is cheap and gives a positive result on some pregnancy-type dipsticks that buyers use as a crude test; products containing only excipient; products with somatropin at a fraction of the label; and products with correct content but unknown origin and handling. The variety is the point: no single simple test covers all cases.

Does REVIVE LAB UAE provide dosing guidance?

No. REVIVE LAB UAE supplies research materials and provides no dosing, administration or protocol guidance of any kind. Every product is sold for laboratory research use only and is not for human or veterinary consumption.

How fast is delivery in the UAE?

Stock is held in Dubai. An order confirmed before 4 PM Dubai time is dispatched the same working day, reaching Dubai and Abu Dhabi the same day and the remaining emirates within 24 hours. Delivery is AED 40 flat and free over AED 700.

HGH Somatropin Pack — in stock, dispatched from Dubai
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Supplied for laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. REVIVE LAB UAE provides no dosing, administration or protocol guidance.