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Test ID FLEP Leptin

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reporting Name

Leptin

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen 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 Endocrinology

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

Test Classification

Results of this test are for research purposes only per the assay manufacturer. The performance characteristics of this assay have not been established. The result should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure.