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IGF-1

Measures insulin-like growth factor 1, a stable marker of growth hormone activity — relevant to metabolism, muscle, and healthy aging. Results usually in 2–3 business days.

$ 79.00All-in price
1Tests included

IGF-1 is produced by the liver in response to growth hormone and stays steadier through the day than growth hormone itself, making it the preferred way to gauge growth hormone status. It's involved in metabolism, muscle maintenance and aging.

Included Tests

IGF-1
Reflects growth hormone status — important for metabolism and aging.
IGF-1
incl.in panel

What This Panel Measures

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Growth hormone activity. IGF-1 provides a stable read on growth hormone status, tied to metabolism, muscle and healthy aging.

Who Should Get This Panel

  • You're evaluating growth hormone status
  • You have symptoms of growth hormone excess or deficiency
  • You're interested in metabolic and aging markers
  • You want a baseline as part of a hormone or longevity workup

Conditions Screened

Growth hormone deficiencyGrowth hormone excess (acromegaly)Pituitary dysfunction

Related Symptoms

FatigueChanges in muscle or body compositionReduced exercise capacity

When to Get Tested

Test when evaluating growth hormone status or as part of a hormone or longevity panel. IGF-1 is interpreted against age- and sex-specific ranges, since levels naturally decline with age.

Understanding Your Results

Results post to your secure online account usually in 2–3 business days, compared to age- and sex-matched ranges. Because IGF-1 falls with age, context matters — abnormal results are typically followed up with additional testing by your provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why measure IGF-1 instead of growth hormone directly?
Growth hormone fluctuates minute to minute, while IGF-1 stays stable through the day, making it a more reliable single marker of growth hormone activity.
Do I need to fast?
No fasting is required. You can eat and drink normally before your visit.
Is this billed to insurance?
No — you pay directly here, nothing is billed to insurance, and results go only to your secure account. It stays 100% confidential.

Pairs Well With — Same Blood Draw

IGF Binding Protein-3
Often measured with IGF-1 to interpret growth hormone status.
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Testosterone, Free & Total
Rounds out a hormone and body-composition assessment.
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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Adds metabolic context to a hormone workup.
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$ 79.00
✓ The price you see is the price you pay. No draw fees. No physician fees. No surprise bills. $ 79.00 is all-in.
Comparing prices? Some self-pay labs advertise a low number, then add ~$28 in "lab & physician fees" at checkout. We don't. What you see here is the whole cost.
⚡ We send your lab order electronically to the test center in 2–3 minutes. Nothing to print, nothing to bring — just walk in and sign in.
📍 Can you get tested nearby?

Test centers don’t accept payment — you pay securely here; the lab just does the draw.
⚡ Results 2–3 business days🧪 1 tests

What happens after you order?

  • 1Your lab order form & test code appear in your secure online account — with your test center’s address.
  • 2We send your lab requisition to the test center electronically.
  • 3Walk in & get tested — tests usually take 5 minutes or less.
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$ 79.00all-in · no extra fees