- Test Name
- IGF-1
- Aliases
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, Somatomedin-C
- Provincial Mnemonic
- INLGF1
- LOINC Test Code
- 2484-4
- Description and Primary Use
- Used to evaluate pituitary function and as an aid in diagnosis of acromegaly and hypopituitarism.
- Reorder interval
- N/A
- TAT
- 9 Days
- Test Cost
- $47.00
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires test order:
- by endocrinologist or internal medicine; or
- Completed LTSA Form.
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).
- Required Consultations
- N/A
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Centrifuge and aliquot serum to a transport tube and freeze aliquot within 24 hours.
- Criteria for Rejection
Please see Special Collection/Transport/Processing requirements reject if these are not met.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 27-May-19