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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous
Synonyms
IGFBP2
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red or Gold SST or Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.4 mL
Note: Fasting sample is preferred.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gross hemolysis or lipemia. Received at room temperature.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Spin sample and aliquot serum into plastic aliquot tube. Store sample in CPA freezer send-outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin sample and aliquot serum into plastic aliquot tube. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp | 12 h |
| Refrigerated | 4 d | |
| Frozen | 28 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N |
Drawn daily; Set-up T at Quest. |
5 - 8 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics - Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130
Phone Number: (800) 553-5445
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
83519
Methodology
Method: Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Analytical Volume: 0.2 mL serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
Adult Reference Ranges for IGF Binding Protein-2
|
18-49 Years |
38-267 ng/mL |
|
>49 Years |
47-350 ng/mL |
Pediatric Reference Ranges for IGF Binding Protein-2
|
5-9 Years |
49-208 ng/mL |
|
10-13 Years |
41-167 ng/mL |
|
14-17 Years |
37-135 ng/mL |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | IGF Binding Protein-2 (IGFBP-2) (37102X) |
| Reference Test Number: | 127233P |
| Instructions: | Send out M - F with the Quest courier. |