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Insulin like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3 Test

Insulin like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3 Test

also known as: IGF binding protien

IGFBP-3 or Insulin-like-Growth-Factor-Binding-Protein-3 needs a blood sample for getting the right report. The report clarifies the actual cause of abnormal reaction of Human Growth Hormone. Especially, the abnormality is shown in childhood. The unnatural supply of HGH affects the skeleton of the face, bones and sexual maturity. While the people are sleeping, the HGH is coming out from pituitary gland much and forms the human body. This hormone is the most important molecule that crafts the perfect body. If the human growth hormone doesn't react properly, then the person would be unable to proper metabolism, sexuality and body development. If anybody is affected by this symptom, then the IGFBP-3 test is applied to check the exact level.

If the blood test is prescribed for the child, then the little star should wear a t-shirt or casual shirt (sleeveless). The physician would be helpful to wrap the dress and draw blood from the upper portion of the arm. There is no special planning for the blood test. Normally, this test would happen to the physician. If the patients have any special diet or medication, then the doctor would confirm about maintaining that schedule before the test. If the doctor says no to those drugs, then stop, if the doctor doesn't, then stay unchanged.

The IGFBP-3 test is being prescribed to indicate the exact quantity of HGH in the human body. Whether the abnormal growth, sexual immaturity or metabolism problem is happening in childhood or adulthood, the test is the first action of treatment. Once the blood test shows that Insulin-like-Growth-Factor-Binding-Protein-3 is running high or low then the need, then the doctor would take action immediately. This is the most important test of marking the right cause of disease. Overproduction creates an excessive build-up of the body and causes severe damages like chronic renal failure and more. Low production of HGH may cause different obstructions of growth hormone, liver problems, diabetes and chronic malnutrition.

Generally, the inside part of the elbow is the right place for taking a blood sample for the Insulin-like-Growth-Factor-Binding-Protein-3 test. Whether you have arrived at the trained expert of the standard clinic, then you would get the right procedure for blood collection. The professional would clear the specific surface of your skin and then unpack a fresh syringe and needle. An elastic band would cover the upper area of the blood taking spot. The professional would find the vein and attach the tip of the needle to the vein. The needle would enter (here a pinching feeling happens), the patient has to keep regular breathing. After the required quantity of blood collection, the needle would get out and the spot would be covered by the antiseptic and gauze.

Specimen
serum
Volume
0.5ml
Container
3.5ml gold top tube container
Type Gender Age-Group Value
Insulin Growth Factor Binding Protein 3
UNISEX
All age groups
0.7-4.5mcg/mL
Rs 1500- Rs 2500

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What is Insulin like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3 Test?
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Uses of Insulin like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3 Test
Procedure for Insulin like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3 Test
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