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Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1), Serum

Test ID: IGF1EOR S
Orderable by Ontario ND

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

IGF1; Somatomedin C

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Platform

DiaSorin Liaison XL

Report Includes

Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1)

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.

Test Location

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON K1H 8L6

Test Version

22-May-2025

Specimen

Collection Containers

Gold top (clot activator & gel)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Stability

Ambient 4 hours
Refrigerated 24 hours
Frozen 90 days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Gross

Test Version

22-May-2025

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Platform

DiaSorin Liaison XL

Turnaround Time

5 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1), Serum µg/L

Test Location

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON K1H 8L6

Test Version

22-May-2025

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
IGF1EOR S 63761IGF-1 ug/L

Test Version

22-May-2025