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IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1) Test

This test measures the amount of IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1) in your blood. IGF-1 is a hormone , a chemical messenger in your bloodstream that controls the actions of certain cells or organs. IGF-1 manages the effects of growth hormone (GH) in your body. Together, IGF-1 and GH promote normal growth of bones and tissues.

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Elecsys IGF-1

Artículo

Analytical validation of a MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry method for serum IGF-1 measurement and its comparison with LC-MS/MS and CLIA.

Research record from Pract Lab Med, 2026-09-30. PMID 42890455.

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Insulin-Like Growth Factor I

Insulin-like growth factor I (195 aa, ~22 kDa) is encoded by the human IGF1 gene. This protein may be involved in the regulation of glucose metabolism.