Leptin
Order Name
LEPTIN
Test Number: 5518675
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5518675
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Leptin
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Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) | 21365-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5mL (0.2mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 0.5mL (0.2mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.2 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: Transfer serum or plasma from cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 30 days, Frozen: 21 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 5 days |
| Clinical Use | Leptin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that is essential for normal body weight regulation. Leptin production is under neuroendocrine control so that serum concentrations vary directly with the amount of triglycerides stored in adipose tissue depots. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 146712 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 146712 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83520 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |