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Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
LeptinSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red or SST
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Note: EDTA (lavender-top) plasma is an acceptable alternate.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
NOTE: Minimum volume does not allow for
repeat analysis.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 200 days |
| Ambient | 48 hours | |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
Reference Values
Units: ng/mL
Age Range
Adults (BMI=22)
Males 0.7 - 5.3
Females 3.3 - 18.3
Contact laboratory for other BMI reference ranges.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix EndocrinologyCPT 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 |