Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein-3 (IGFBP3)

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

IGFB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7830

Synonyms

IGFBP3

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred if Waitākere

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Requests for this test will be vetted by a chemical pathologist and will be rejected if insufficient relevant clinical information is provided. Requests in adult patients will be declined without prior consultation with a chemical pathologist.

Laboratory instruction:
Spin, separate as soon as possible and freeze .
Minimum 0.5 ml serum send to Canterbury

Register with a dedicated lab number.

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