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Test ID FIGF2 Insulin-like Growth Factor 2 (IGF-2)

Method Name

Radioimmunoassay (RIA) after acid-alcohol extraction

Reporting Name

Insulin-Like Growth Factor II

Specimen Type

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s).  Separate within 1 hour of collection, freeze immediately. Send 0.5 mL serum frozen.

Note:    1. Serum gel tube is okay, but must pour off into a plastic screw cap vial and freeze.

           2. Minimum volume does not permit for repeat analysis

 

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL
NOTE: Minimum volume does not allow for repeat analysis.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Frozen 200 days

Reference Values

Age

Range (ng/mL)

Mean

Prepubertal

258 – 882

570

Pubertal

273 – 892

583

Adults

333 – 967

650

 

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday

Report Available

3 - 10 days

Performing Laboratory

Esoterix Endocrinology

CPT Code Information

83519

NY State Approved

Yes