Test Code FFIG2 IGF-2
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a serum gel tube or plain red-top tube.
2. Within 1 hour of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
3. Freeze immediately after separation and send frozen.
Secondary ID
75924Method Name
ELISA
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
NOTE: Minimum volume does not allow for repeat analysis.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days |
Ambient | 14 days | |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Specimen not serum | Reject |
Reference Values
Prepubertal: 258-882 ng/mL
Pubertal: 273-892 ng/mL
Adults: 333-967 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
11 to 17 daysPerforming Laboratory
Esoterix EndocrinologyCPT Code Information
83520