Fibroblast Growth Factor 23
(a.k.a FGF23)
minimum sample volume required ~ 4ml
Test Code: FGF
Special instructions
Sent away
to Norfolk and Norwich University hospital
Reference range
<100
Units
IU/ml
Turnaround Time
21
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
FGF23 plays a role in phosphate homeostasis and can be a useful measurement in phosphate wasting disorders. Raised levels are observed in oncogenic osteomalacia and X-linked hypophosphataemia