Insulin Like Growth Factor 1 with Calculated Z-Score
Test Mnemonic
ILGF1
CPT Codes
- 84305 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2484-4
Aliases
- IGF 1
- ILGF1
- Somatomedin C
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Frozen | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) |
Special Info
Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples are not recommended and should not be tested.
Clinical Limitation
Bacterial contamination or heat inactivation of the specimen may affect test results.