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Insulin-Like Growth Factor 2 (IGF-2)

Clinical Biochemistry

Sample and container requirements

Serum SST

Minimum volume required

500 μL serum

Special requirements

Store frozen unless sending immediately. Samples can be sent first class post. Note: IGF-1 automatically added. Results reported as IGF-II:IGF-I ratio.

Patient preparation

None

Sample viability

Turnaround time

21 days

Reference range

Please refer to report for reference ranges.

Clinical guidance

Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://www.berkshireandsurreypathologyservices.nhs.uk/dept-info-tests/

Notes

Sent to Royal Surrey County Hospital

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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026