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Specimen Type/Requirements
Serum – 2 separate frozen aliquots
Specimen Volume
2.0 mL (2 aliquots 1.0 mL each)
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Varies, See individual tests for method
Performing Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
CPT
See individual tests for CPT codes.
Container Type
Serum tube w/out gel
Serum tube w/gel
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL (2 aliquots 0.5 mL each)
Stability
Room Temperature – NA
Refrigerated – NA
Frozen – 14 days
Interfering Substances
Hemolysis: Yes, if gross
Lipemia: No
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 1 hour of collection.
Additional Information
Test includes: IGF Binding Protein 3 and Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1