IGFBP-3
Clinical Background:
IGF-BP3 rarely provides additional information if IGF-1 has been measured, but may be an adjunct test in the investigation of paediatric growth hormone disorders.
IGF-BP3 rarely provides additional information if IGF-1 has been measured, but may be an adjunct test in the investigation of paediatric growth hormone disorders.
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:
0.5 mL
0.5 mL
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
0.5 mL
0.5 mL
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Other Info:
Lithium heparin and EDTA plasma samples acceptable
Lithium heparin and EDTA plasma samples acceptable
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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