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 |
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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. |