Sample type: Serum

Test name: IGF-1 a.k.a. Insulin like growth factor -1, IGF1

Condition / Indication: Pituitary Screen ?Acromegaly

Special precautions & notes: This is the preferred initial test for suspected acromegaly

Reference range: Age-related reference range quoted on report provided by referral laboratory.

Container: Serum (Gold top)

Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL

Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes

Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry

Turnaround time: 5 days

Referral location: Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Level 8, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Marlborough Street, Bristol, BS2 8HW