IGFBP3 is the major carrier of IGF1 and IGF2. It is GH responsive. Increased in acromegaly. Decreased in hypopituitarism, isolated GH deficiency, poorly controlled diabetes and caloric and protein malnutrition.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0207
Additional Information
This test is not routinely available to primary care.
Lithium heparin plasma also accepted.
Turn around
Turnaround time stated by Guildford: 1 week.
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
(Test referred to: Guildford biochemistry lab.)
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Advice
Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003.
Collection Con
Samples must reach the lab within 6 hours of collection. Instructions to lab: centrifuge sample, separate serum and freeze within 8 hours of collection.
Minimum volume: 0.2mL serum.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Reference ranges are age- and gender-dependent, and will be provided on the report.
Units
mg/L