Insulin Like Growth Factor 1 [Referral]
| Description | Measurement of insulin like growth factor 1 hormone (IGF-1). Results are useful in the diagnosis of acromegaly (growth hormone excess) or dwarfism (growth hormone deficiency). |
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| Code | 8015 |
| Section | Clinical Pathology |
| Species | Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine |
| Specimen | 0.5 mL serum |
| Sampling Requirements | None |
| Collection Container | Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube. |
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples. |
| Special Instructions | This test is performed at the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MSUVDL) in Lansing, MI. Prices listed for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include referral lab accession fees and are subject to change without notice. A processing and forwarding fee is added to all referral tests. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab’s schedule.If desired, MSUVDL can provide a written interpretation of results for $15. |
| Price | $77.00 |