Testing Laboratory
Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
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Test Code (Numeric Code)
3565
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
Whole blood: 3 hours at room temperature, Serum: 24 hours at 4oC 12 months frozen
Synonyms
Insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3, insulin like growth factor binding protein 3, IGFBP3, IGF BP3
Turnaround Time
1 week
Performed once a week
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
- Serum
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred
- Plain(Microtainer)
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Microtainer)
- Heparin (Microtainer)
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.5
Last updated: 31/08/2026