Eurofins Biomnis code

IGFBP

Synonyms

• Endocrinology
• IGF-BP3
• Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding protein-3

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

A protein which transports IGF-3. Its level reflects the rate of GH synthesis. This test is relevant to investigations into all kinds of growth retardation and should be carried out before scheduling a stimulation test. Levels reduced in Laron's dwarfism, obesity, Cushing's syndrome and GH deficiency. Levels increased in acromegaly, Turner's syndrome and chronic renal insufficiency. The test can discriminate between short stature without GH deficiency and familial short stature from idiopathic or organic GH deficiency

Preanalytics

• 1 x 1 mL :
• serum (do not use 10 mL tube)
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Specify the patient's age
Attach the clinical data

Methodology

CLIA

Turnaround time

8 days