IGF-2
Clinical Background:
IGF-2 may be of utility in the investigation of unexplained hypoglycaemia (non-islet cell tumour production of IGF-2 is a rare cause of hypoglycaemia). IGF-1 should also be requested.
IGF-2 may be of utility in the investigation of unexplained hypoglycaemia (non-islet cell tumour production of IGF-2 is a rare cause of hypoglycaemia). IGF-1 should also be requested.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Specimen Container Adult:
Serum
Serum
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Serum
Serum
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Minimum Volume Adult:
1 mL
1 mL
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 mL
1 mL
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Special Requirement:
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Sample Stability:
Store at -20°C
Store at -20°C
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Routine Contact Name:
Duty Biochemist
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Routine Telephone:
Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719 -
Routine Email:
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Specialist Test:
Yes
Yes
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Specialist Contact Name:
Endocrine Lab
Endocrine Lab
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Specialist Telephone:
0191 282 4025
0191 282 4025