Test ID BLOD1715 Leptin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma
Test is not affected by hemolysis, lipemia or icterus.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days | |
| Frozen | 200 days | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday and Thursday
Report Available
11-15 days
Methodology
Enzyme-linked Immunoassay (ELISA)
Performing Lab
Esoterix
CPT
83520
Interface Build Information
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 27690 | Leptin |