Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
IGF-BP3 rarely provides additional information if IGF-1 has been measured, but may be an adjunct test in the investigation of paediatric growth hormone disorders.
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum
Specimen container adult:
Serum
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5 mL
Minimum volume adult:
0.5 mL
Availability:
Sample sent to an external laboratory for testing.
Other info:
Lithium heparin and EDTA plasma samples acceptable.
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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