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Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 – Intact (UHN), Plasma

Test ID: FGF23UHN P

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

FGF23

Method

Chemiluminescent

Platform

Diasorin Liaison XL

Report Includes

Intact Fibroblast Growth Factor 23

Specimens

Plasma

Important Note: TEST ID: FGF23UHN P
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID FGF23UHN P to order this test.
(A similar test is offered with faster turnaround time in a non-Canadian supplier lab: Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (Quest), Plasma)

Clinical Utility

Fibroblast growth factor 23 or FGF 23 is a protein, which is encoded by the FGF23 gene in humans. FGF23 is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family which is responsible for phosphate and vitamin D metabolism. The main function of FGF23 seems to be the regulation of phosphate concentration in plasma. FGF23 acts on the kidney, where it decreases the reabsorption and increases excretion of phosphate.

Test Location

University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, 11E-444, Toronto ON M5G 2C4

Test Version

5-Jan-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Plasma

Important Note: TEST ID: FGF23UHN P
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID FGF23UHN P to order this test.
(A similar test is offered with faster turnaround time in a non-Canadian supplier lab: Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (Quest), Plasma)

Collection Containers

Lavender top (EDTA)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Centrifuge and separate as soon as possible. Store and send frozen.

Test Version

5-Jan-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Chemiluminescent

Platform

Diasorin Liaison XL

Turnaround Time

1 month

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 pg/mL
  • < 96
FGF23 concentrations must be interpreted in conjunction with plasma phosphate measurements and urinary fractional excretion of phosphate. Do not interpret FGF23 concentrations as absolute evidence of the presence or the absence of tumor induced osteomalacia. Patients receiving burosumab should not be monitored using the IFGF 23 assay.

Test Location

University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St, 11E-444, Toronto ON M5G 2C4

Test Version

5-Jan-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
FGF23UHN P 64526INTACT FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 23 pg/mL

Test Version

5-Jan-2023