Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Separate serum within 1 hour of collection and FREEZE. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW.
Stability (Room): N/A
Stability (Refrigerated): N/A
Stability (Frozen): Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Method: Also see GROWTH DISORDER PANEL.
Comment:
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: THYROID & HORMONES
Pre-test Information: No special preparation required