Insulin-like Growth Factor-binding Protein 3 (IGFBP-3) Build info

Synonyms

  • INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-BINDING PROTEIN 3 (IGFBP-3)
  • ILGFBP3
  • IGF BINDING PROTEIN-3
  • IGFBP3
  • INSULIN LIKE GF BINDING PROT 3
  • SOMATOMEDIN C BINDING PROTEIN
  • IGFBP-3
  • LAB10850

Short Name

INSULIN LIKE GF BINDING PROT 3

Procedure Master Number

LAB10850

Procedure ID

114208

Clinical Info

The insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system plays a critical role in the growth and differentiation of normal and malignant cells.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold top tube
Specimen: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.2 mL)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 14 Days Room Temperature or Refrigerated
90 Days Frozen

Special Instructions


This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature or Refrigerated
90 Days Frozen

Special Instructions


This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitami

Methodology

Immunochemiluminometric Assay (ICMA)

Days Performed

TAT: 2-4 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

83520
 
LOINC Code:  2483-6

PDM

5900855

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
INSULIN LIKE GF BINDING PROTEIN 3 IGF3 INSULIN LIKE GF BINDING PROTEIN 3 Insulin Like Gf Binding Protein 3