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Reporting Name
LeptinSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation:
Fasting: Recommended, but not required; provide length of time patient has been fasting
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Within 45 minutes of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send frozen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.3 mL NOTE: Minimum volume does not allow for repeat analysis.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 8 days | |
Reference Values
Units: ng/mL
Adults (BMI=22)
Males: 0.7-5.3
Females: 3.3-18.3
Contact laboratory for other BMI reference ranges.
CPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FLEP | Leptin | 21365-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z0262 | Leptin | 21365-2 |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Reject |
| Lipemia | Reject |
Method Name
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent (ELISA)
Clinical Information
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