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Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1)

Important Note

** Only orderable for APH Pediatric Endocrine physicians.**

Separate within one hour; transfer into a plastic transport tube.

Department

Esoterix

Specimen Type

Blood

Method

Blocking radioimmunoassay (RIA) after acid:alcohol extraction

Container

Red-top tube

Gel-barrier tube (SST)

Standard Volume

1.5 mL

Minimum Volume

.5 mL

Pediatric Volume

.5 mL (does not allow for repeat testing)

Ship Temperature

Frozen

Stability Refrigerated

n/a

Stability Room Temp

n/a

Stability Frozen

n/a

CPT Codes

84305