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Test ID FLEP Leptin

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reporting Name

Leptin

Specimen Type

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s).  (Serum gel tube is acceptable.) Separate and freeze within one hour. 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) Performed

Tuesday, Thursday

Report Available

2 - 6 days

Performing Laboratory

Esoterix Endocrinology

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.

CPT Code Information

83520

NY State Approved

Yes