Insulinlike growth factor binding protein-3

Diagnostic Use

IGF-BP3 is a useful index of growth hormone secretion, especially in children under 10 years old and particularly when GH deficiency is suspected.

Department

Endocrinology Lab

Delphic Registration Code

BP3

Synonyms

IGFBP-3

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Test Code

9270

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)
• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Green Cap)
• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Frozen

Reference Intervals

Age and gender specific reference intervals are given with the result. These are from kit manufacturers data.

Test Method

Automated ICMA on IDS-iSYS analyser

Non-Funded Test Cost

$181.33 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9270

Automated method with different reference range introduced in November 2015.

Contact Information

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