Test Detail

IGF-1

Test Code:

500485

Performing Lab: LABCORP ESOTERIX ENDOCRINOLOGY

CPT Code:

84305

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Specimen Type	Serum, FROZEN
Volume	0.5 mL
Minimum Volume	0.1 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing).
Temperature	FREEZE Stability: Room temperature up to 2 days Refrigerated up to 2 days Frozen up to 2 years
Specimen Handling	Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transport tube. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing.
Methodology	Blocking radioimmunoassy (RIA) after acid: alcohol extraction
Unacceptable Conditions	Specimen not serum
Days Set-Up	M-F
Shift Performed	1
TAT From Set-Up	6 - 10 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
500486	IGF-1(BL)	2484-4