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IGF Binding Protein-3 (IGFBP-3) (Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein-3)

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Tube Type

Test ID   LAB5688
EPIC ORDER
  IGF BINDING PROTEIN 3
CPT Code(s)   83520
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 2.4 mL blood/red plain tube/gold SST tube also acceptable; See Comments
  Micro: 1.0 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   3-5 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
     
Comments Samples must be spun within 2 hours of collection.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 18, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514