Request A Test IGF-1 review

Two collection routes are the practical advantage

Request A Test offers an IGF-1 blood test through two laboratory options. The FAQ identifies Lab 1 as Labcorp and Lab 2 as Quest Diagnostics. ^{[1] [2]} That choice is the strongest reason to consider the service: a reader can compare the network that fits the intended collection location instead of committing to a seller before checking where the sample will be taken.

I would shortlist it when the measurement already has a clear purpose and the reader needs a convenient self-pay ordering route. The purchase should begin with that purpose, not with a desire to collect an ideal hormone number. A testing service can organize access effectively while leaving the clinical interpretation to an appropriate treating professional.

Read our Ulta IGF-1 review for the next part of the decision.

The service fee belongs in the comparison

The listing displays $75 for Lab 1 and $109 for Lab 2, with an additional $4 service fee per order. ^[1] For an order containing only this test, that produces observed totals of $79 or $113 before any checkout changes. Those totals are more useful than comparing only the larger or smaller test tile.

The lower price does not establish that one network is the better choice for every buyer. Location, the clinician’s report requirements and the feasibility of collection may outweigh the difference. Confirm the selected option and complete charge before paying. If other tests are being considered, ask whether they serve a defined clinical question rather than expand the order simply because a single service fee makes additional items feel inexpensive.

The assay details and timing should remain attached

The product page identifies test code 010363 for Lab 1 and 16293 for Lab 2. Both routes describe a blood specimen and an estimated three-to-five-business-day result window. ^[1] The page qualifies turnaround estimates, which is useful when arranging a later consultation.

The processing estimate should not be read as a guaranteed time from the moment of purchase to a clinical explanation. Collection arrangements and any repeat work can affect when a usable report is available. If the result is needed for an appointment, leave practical room for that uncertainty. I would also ask the clinician which laboratory context they prefer when comparing an earlier result. A convenient new order is most useful when its report will answer the intended question.

An included order does not create a full consultation

The FAQ says the doctor’s order required for testing is included, and results can be downloaded from the purchaser’s online account. ^[2] Those features simplify access. They should not be assumed to include a specialist assessment, a diagnosis or an individualized sermorelin treatment plan.

The Endocrine Society’s adult GH-deficiency guidance says confirmation through stimulation testing is usually required, with particular exceptions. ^[4] An IGF-1 result therefore should not become a stand-alone eligibility rule for peptide treatment. Plan who will interpret the full report and decide whether further assessment is needed. That conversation is easier to arrange before a surprising value appears, when the reason for testing and the appropriate clinical responsibility can be made clear without urgency or guesswork.

Read our IGF-1 interpretation guide for the next part of the decision.

Cancellation becomes credit before the order expires

Request A Test’s policy allows cancellation and a refund within 90 days for an unredeemed, unexpired order, while retaining the $4 service fee. After 90 days and before one year, it offers nontransferable testing credit that must be used before the original order’s one-year limit. Expired orders are not refundable. ^[3]

Those conditions give a buyer some flexibility, but they do not make the purchase indefinitely reversible. Choose a collection route you can realistically use and keep the original order date. A credit is different from money returned to the payment card, particularly if the original reason for testing disappears. I would not order far in advance simply because the laboratory visit can occur later; the refund and expiration clocks begin earlier than that visit.

My verdict favors a focused, planned purchase

Request A Test is a sensible comparison option for a reader who needs an IGF-1 measurement, values a choice of collection network and already knows how the report will be reviewed. Its stated network mapping, test codes and service fee make the financial choice understandable. The limitations are the separation between ordering and clinical care, plus a refund policy that changes after 90 days.

Before buying, confirm the selected collection location, actual total, laboratory preparation instructions and interpretation arrangement. After collection, retain the complete report with its laboratory context rather than circulate a raw number. The service earns its place through access and choice. It should not be treated as a shortcut from a wellness concern to a hormone prescription, or as evidence that testing itself will improve how the reader feels.

Read our GH diagnostic-testing explanation for the next part of the decision.

Understanding the cost

The observed listing shows $75 for Lab 1 (Labcorp) or $109 for Lab 2 (Quest), plus a $4 per-order service fee. A single-test order therefore totals $79 or $113 at those listed rates; confirm final checkout. For an unredeemed, unexpired order, refunds are available within 90 days excluding the $4 fee. Later testing credit must be used before one year from the original purchase, when the order expires. ^{[1] [2] [3]}