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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Not a first-line test in the evaluation of growth disorders. Aids in workup of suspected anterior hypopituitarism.
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium heparin).
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Frozen.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Tissue or urine. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-2 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Test Number
Components
Reference Interval
IGF Binding Protein 3
Age
Male (ng/mL)
Female (ng/mL)
0-12 months
1039-3169
1039-3169
1-3 years
972-4123
1590-4225
4-5 years
1843-4968
2169-4790
6-7 years
1838-4968
2188-4996
8-9 years
1932-5858
2072-5504
10-11 years
1828-6592
2456-6992
12-13 years
2134-6598
2838-6846
14-15 years
2330-6550
2654-6680
16-17 years
2380-6400
2756-6908
18-19 years
2340-6632
2700-6492
20-24 years
2404-5948
3032-5992
25-29 years
2614-5792
2926-5858
30-34 years
2500-5806
2878-6650
35-39 years
2474-5208
2786-6084
40-44 years
2360-5560
2514-6014
45-49 years
2314-5700
2838-4954
50-54 years
2528-5050
2562-5596
55-59 years
2482-5460
2574-5914
60-64 years
2592-4770
2684-5130
65 years and older
2698-5680
2462-5274
Tanner Stage I
1878-6190
2314-6086
Tanner Stage II
2112-6208
2732-6738
Tanner Stage III
2372-6602
2870-7068
Tanner Stage IV & V
2336-6414
2756-7232
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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