FGF-23 (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

LabPLUS SENDAWAYS - Endocrinology, SCP

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MSN

Test Code (Numeric Code)

9932

Synonyms

Fibroblast growth factor-23, Fibroblast growth factor 23

This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section on the testing laboratory's test guide for more information on the indications for testing.

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Collection and Laboratory instructions
Sample must be collected and transported on ice to lab ASAP.
Spin sample (within 30 mins collection), separate and freeze aliquot ASAP. (At least 0.5mL EDTA plasma required.)
Sample needs to be chilled and separated <30 mins after collection.
Transport to LabPlus: Send frozen at -20°C to LabPlus.

Request form with clinical details and contact details of requesting doctor must accompany the sample.
The clinical indication for the test must be written on the request form.
Requests from Endocrinologists will be automatically approved.

Sendaway to Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney frozen.

Send to
Royal North Shore Hospital Pathology Specimen Reception
Level 5, Acute Services Building
Reserve Road
St Leonards NSW 2065
Australia
Ph:(02) 9926 4130
Fax:(02) 9926 4088

FGF-23 is a hormone involved in phosphate homeostasis.
Plasma FGF-23 measurement may be helpful in the investigation of disorders of phosphate regulation. Raised levels are seen in oncogenic osteomalacia.

Contact Information