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IGF Binding Protein 3, Serum/Plasma

Test ID: IGFBP3
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
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Test

Aliases/Synonyms

Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3 (IGFBP3); Somatomedin C Binding Protein

Method

CLIA

Report Includes

IGF Binding Protein 3

Specimens

Serum; Plasma (Heparin)

Test Location

University of Alberta Hospital Laboratory, 8440 - 112 Street NW,Edmonton AB T6G 2B7

Test Version

27-Feb-2020

Specimen

Specimens

Serum; Plasma (Heparin)

Sample Volume

2 mL

Specimen Comment

Gel-separator tubes are acceptable.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate within 2 hours. Store and send frozen.

Stability

Frozen 2 Weeks

Test Version

27-Feb-2020

Performance / Interpretation

Method

CLIA

Turnaround Time

15 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
IGF Binding Protein 3 mg/L
  • 2m - 5 y: 0.7 - 5.2
  • 6 - 8 y: 1.3 - 6.5
  • 9 - 11 y: 1.8 - 8.4
  • 12 - 13 y: 2.7 - 9.5
  • 14 - 16 y: 3.3 - 10.0
  • 17 - 19 y: 2.9 - 8.7
  • 20 - 39 y: 2.9 - 7.8
  • 40 - 49 y: 3.3 - 6.7
  • 50 - 70 y: 3.0 - 6.9
  • ≥70 y: 2.2 - 5.7

TABLE 1: Tanner Stage Reference Ranges
(M: 10 - 17 years; F: 9 - 17 years):

Tanner
Stage		Median
(mg/L)		Central 95%
Range
Female, n = 226
13.61.2 - 6.4
24.52.8 - 6.9
35.33.9 - 9.4
45.93.3 - 8.1
55.62.7 - 9.1
Male, n = 194
13.61.4 - 5.2
23.92.3 - 6.3
35.43.1 - 8.9
46.53.7 - 8.7
55.22.6 - 8.6

Reference: IGFBP-3 Kit for the Siemens Immulite 2000 package insert (PIL2KGB-12, 2008-07-29)

Test Location

University of Alberta Hospital Laboratory, 8440 - 112 Street NW,Edmonton AB T6G 2B7

Test Version

27-Feb-2020

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
IGFBP3 39694IgF Binding Protein 3 mg/L

Test Version

27-Feb-2020