Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1)
A stable stand-in for growth hormone, which is too pulsatile to measure directly.
Also known as: IGF-1, somatomedin C
Price on request
We can collect this sample at your home, free of charge. Book a home visit.
- Turnaround
- 5–7 working days
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
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About this test
IGF-1 is produced by the liver in response to growth hormone and stays steady through the day, which makes it the practical first-line test where growth hormone itself is not. It is used in the work-up of short stature in children and acromegaly in adults, and to follow treatment.
What it measures
- Serum IGF-1, reported against age and sex reference ranges
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
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