A 49-year-old male asked:
lab corp serum igf one normal range 49 old male is (65-205). tested 211 then 209. acromegaly?
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Acromegaly: Acromegaly is almost always considered when you have visible changes to your head, hands, or feet.
That said, the change in your body features takes a long time - years- to be apparent.
65-205 is the range but 209 and 211 is so close to the range that you need not be too concerned. Every lab test has some variability.
Answered on Jan 23, 2015
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