Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)
IGF-1 is used in the management of patients with GH deficiency and acromegaly.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0069 |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: N/A In-Patient: N/A Out-Patient: 168 Hours GP: 168 Hours |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | IGF-1 is unstable. Samples must be separated rapidly. IGF-1 is only stable at 4C for up to 24 hours. For longer periods, it must remain frozen until analysis. Instructions for Lab: Centrifuge, separate from cells and store frozen prior to analysis. Minimum volume 500 uL serum. If sending samples from an external Trust, please send on dry ice. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page:https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | nmol/L |
| Telepath | LGI: IGF14L. SJUH: IGF14L + JCHM2L |
| ICE Codes | LGI: LIGF1. SJUH: JIGF1. |
