Test Code: Igfbp3 Preferred Name IGF BP3
No
N/A
Once / week
1 week
Non-medicare Item
N/A
Test Tubes
| Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
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Blood (adult) | 5 mL | SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top) |
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Blood (paediatric) | 0.5 mL | SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top) |
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Blood (neonatal) | 0.5 mL | SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top) |
COLLECTION NOTES
Serum is the preferred specimen, but LiHep plasma may also be used.
GENERAL NOTES
APPLICATION: Assists in the assessment of growth hormone secretion.
UNITS: nmol/L.
