Specimen: 3 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Separate serum within 1 hour of collection and FREEZE. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Overnight fasting is mandatory. Patient should be at complete rest 30 minutes prior to sampling.

Stability (Room): N/A

Stability (Refrigerated): N/A

Stability (Frozen): 4 weeks

Method: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Comment: Also see GROWTH DISORDER PANEL.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: Low IGF-1 levels are observed in Growth hormone (GH) deficiency / resistance. Elevated levels indicate a sustained overproduction of GH or excessive recombinant human Growth hormone (rhGH) injections. This assay is useful for diagnosing growth disorders and adult GH deficiency. It is also used to monitor rhGH treatment. This test is also used for diagnosis and followup of Acromegaly & Gigantism.

Specialty: Endocrinologist

Disease: Disorders of Growth

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: Overnight fasting is mandatory. Patient should be at complete rest 30 minutes prior to sampling.