Methodology
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy
Synonyms
Insulin Like Growth Factor 2; Somatomedin A, IGF2
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB07340
Lab Test Days
Monday and Thursday
Standard TAT
4-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 34 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Plasma; Grossly icteric
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Allow blood to clot (10-15 minutes) at room temp. Separate serum from cells and refrigerated.
CPT Codes
82542
Revised
10-10-17
Initials
SL