Somatomedin Sentence Examples

Also called insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), somatomedin C is considered a more accurate reflection of the blood concentration of hGH because such variables as time of day, activity levels, or diet do not influence test results.

Somatomedin C is part of a group of peptides, called somatomedins, through which hGH exerts its effects.

The somatomedin C test also requires a fasting blood sample.

The somatomedin C test is usually ordered to help detect pituitary abnormalities, hGH deficiency, and acromegaly.

Abnormally low levels of somatomedin C will require further investigation, so doctors may perform the hGH stimulation test to diagnose hGH deficiency.

Levels of somatomedin C do depend on hGH levels, however, and typically somatomedin C levels will be low when hGH levels are deficient.