Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS)
Synonyms
IGF1; Somatomedin-C; Insulin-Like Growth Factor; IGF-1; Insulin Like Growth Factor
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01353
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=48 Hours; Refrigerated=5 Days; Frozen=28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum
CPT Codes
84305
Revised
02-23-20
Initials
SL