Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein (ILGF-BP3)

Test information: Used in the initial investigation of short stature in children, and not required when on growth hormone replacement (see ILGF1). May be requested by the Paediatric Oncology team for teenagers that have treatment which may have impacted their growth.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

9732

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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