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Test Code GFB3M Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 3, Serum

Additional Codes

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LAB2553 IGFB3

 

Reporting Name

IGFBP-3, S

Useful For

Diagnosing growth disorders

 

Diagnosing adult growth hormone deficiency

 

Monitoring of recombinant human growth hormone treatment

 

As a possible adjunct to insulin-like growth factor 1 and growth hormone in the diagnosis and follow-up of acromegaly and gigantism

Method Name

Enzyme-Labeled Chemiluminescent Immunometric Assay

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Necessary Information


Indicate patient's age and sex.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Red top

Acceptable: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge promptly and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Frozen (preferred) 14 days
  Ambient  72 hours
  Refrigerated  72 hours

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus Reject

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

CPT Code Information

83520

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
IGFB3 IGFBP-3, S 2483-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
IGFB3 IGFBP-3, S 2483-6

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Report Available

1 to 3 days