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| Test Code |
Procedure |
| 500902 |
Growth Receptor Test Group I
(Growth Hormone, IGF-I, IGFBP-3, GH Binding Protein) |
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| CPT Code |
| 83003, 84305, 83519, 83519 |
| Specimen Requirement |
| 1 mL serum. Separate within one hour. Store and ship frozen in plastic vial. |
| Pediatric Minimum |
| 0.7 mL serum. Please note: This volume does not permit repeat analysis. |
| Methodology |
Performing Location |
| Double antibody RIA, Blocking RIA after acid:alcohol extraction, RIA after acid:alcohol extraction, RIA in dilute serum, Ligand-mediated binding assay |
Endocrine Sciences |
| Assay Schedule |
Result Turnaround Time |
| Alternate Tuesdays |
3 - 16 days |
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PLEASE NOTE: CPT codes are to provide guidance. These codes are subject to change on a regular basis and it is the client’s responsibility to verify accuracy of the codes listed. You should refer to the most current version of the CPT coding manual published by the American Medical Association to resolve any issues.
*** Indicates assay performed by third party reference laboratory.
Assay Schedule: The specific day a specimen must be received in order to make the soonest available run. Please note the assay schedules are provided as general approximations for estimating turnaround times, but are subject to change without notice.
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