Which laboratory test is most useful in the initial evaluation of suspected acromegaly?
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Correct answer: Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) level
IGF-1 is more reliable than random GH because GH is secreted in pulses; elevated IGF-1 supports acromegaly.
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