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Test ID:
IGF1EOR S
Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1), Serum
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test Overview
Clinical Utility
IGF-1 testing is useful in several growth-related disorders to help diagnose growth hormone (GH) deficiency or , less commonly, growth hormone excess; to evaluate pituitary function and to monitor effectiveness of GH treatment.
Method
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
Analytical Platform
DiaSorin Liaison XL
Result Included
Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1)
Aliases/Synonyms
IGF1; Somatomedin C
Specimen
Containers
Collection Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | 24 hours | 90 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Gross |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
Sample Report
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| IGF1EOR S | IGF-1 | 63761 | ug/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2025-05-22