IGF (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1, Somatomedin)
LABOKLIN Service ID: 1051
- Secretion is stimulated directly by the somatotropic hormone ( = growth hormone), IGF-1 can therefore be interpreted as equivalent to STH.
- Useful in case of: growth imbalance (young animals), changes in coat structure, acromegaly (adult animals), therapy resistant diabetes mellitus in cats
- Single value: only conditionally decreased in case of growth imbalances, if a questionable result is yielded, a function test should be performed (Xylazin stimulation test/STH stimulation test)
- In cattle, IGF-1 as a laboratory parameter is suitable for the early diagnosis of ovarian cysts and laminitis.
| Material | serum 0.5 ml (cooled) |
| Method | Chemiluminiscence Assay (CLIA) |
| Species list | dog, cat, others on request |
| Duration | 1 day |