IGF-1 (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

IGF1

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7236

Synonyms

Insulin -like Growth Factor 1,
IGF-1,
Somatomedin

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Collection instructions:
Clinical information must be clearly recorded on the form.
If the information is not provided or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, it may be declined.
Endocrinologist or Paediatrician requests will be approved.

Laboratory instruction:
Separate and FREEZE within 3 Hours of collection.

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