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Test Code
ILGF2
Test Name
Insulin-Like Growth Factor 2
CPT Codes
83520
Expected Turnaround Time
9 - 10 days
Clinical Utility

Insulin-like growth factor II (IGF-II) is crucial for fetal development and growth regulation, promoting cell proliferation and tissue growth in utero. Dysregulation of IGF-II expression is associated with certain cancers, as it can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and tumor development.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a LabCorp PP transpak frozen purple tube.
  3. Freeze immediately and maintain frozen until tested.
  4. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen specimens, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x6
Methodology
ELISA
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • IGF-2
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies
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