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Test ID FLEP Leptin

Method Name

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Reporting Name

Leptin

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Fasting 8-12 hours is recommended.

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. Separate from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture 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 Special Container
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.

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

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

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

13 to 19 days

NY State Approved

Yes