Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 7 days

Stability (Frozen): 28 days

Method: Radioimmunoassay

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: IGFBP-1 may be used for monitoring insulin responsiveness, as a marker for insulin producing tumors, monitoring acute fluctuations in insulin action and determining if poor glycemic control is due to inadequate insulin treatment or poor control of dietary intake.

Specialty: Endocrinologist

Disease: Disorders of Endocrine system

Components:

Courier Charges: Contact Medilab

Home Collection: Available

Department: OS

Pre-test Information: Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory.