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This test can help indicate the amount of Human Growth Hormone (hGH) in the blood.
LabCorp Test #: 010363, CPT: 84305
This test measures the amount of IGF-1 in your blood, which is a hormone that supports growth and development. It is often used to check for issues in growth hormone production or to monitor Growth Hormone Restoration treatment. This test can also help diagnose conditions like acromegaly or gigantism.
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Testing your IGF-1 level can help identify if your symptoms are related to growth hormone issues, which can cause changes in your body's growth and appearance.
Finding the cause(s) of:
Coarse facial features: Elevated IGF-1 levels can contribute to the changes in facial features associated with excess growth hormone. Enlarged hands/feet: IGF-1 levels can indicate if excess growth hormone is causing the enlargement of your hands and feet. Excessive sweating: Testing IGF-1 can help determine if hormonal imbalances related to growth hormone are causing increased sweating. Growth spurt: IGF-1 is a key hormone in growth, so testing it can help understand if a growth spurt is due to hormonal reasons. Headaches: High IGF-1 levels linked to growth hormone excess can sometimes cause headaches. Joint pain: Excess growth hormone, indicated by IGF-1 levels, can lead to joint changes and pain. Symptoms Coarse facial features, Enlarged hands/feet, Excessive sweating, Growth spurt, Headaches, Joint pain