Insulin Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) Blood Test

If you're looking to assess growth hormone levels, this test measures IGF-1, a key marker of growth hormone activity. IGF-1 plays an important role in muscle growth, metabolism, and overall development.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • IGF-1

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Hormones

  • IGF-1

About this test

If you're looking to assess growth hormone levels, this test measures IGF-1, a key marker of growth hormone activity. IGF-1 plays an important role in muscle growth, metabolism, and overall development.

You'll need to visit Inuvi Clinic in London to collect your sample as the sample is not suitable for posting.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.2/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 45th percentile of hormones tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £149.00 against a median of £62.25 for the 20 similarly sized hormones tests we track (+139%).

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