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Insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF-2)

Insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF-2)

Decreased in GH deficiency and infants under 1 year. Increased in mesenchymal tumours, hepatoma, acromegaly (variable) and Wilms tumour

Tube 01 (SE) - Serum Gel
ID Tests&Tubes0206
Additional Information Sample from a hypoglycaemic episode preferred.
Turn Around Turnaround time stated by Guildford: 10-14 working days.
Send to Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: Guildford biochemistry lab.)
Contact For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net.
Advice Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003.
Collection Con Instructions to lab: centifuge sample, separate serum and freeze.
Minimum volume: 0.5mL.
Sample REQ Blood
Ref. Range Notes Interpretation will be provided on the report.
Units nmol/L
Telepath LGI superset LIGF2. SJUH superset JIGF2.