Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
LEP
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Mon, Thu
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Patient should fast overnight prior to collection.
Collect
Plain red or serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Non-fasting specimens. Icteric or severely hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 2 months
Reference Interval
Age |
Reference Interval |
---|---|
0-17 years | Not Established |
Adult Male | 0.5-12.5 ng/mL |
Adult Female | 0.5-15.2 ng/mL |
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
83520
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0070263 | Leptin, Quant by CIA | 21365-2 |
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Aliases
- Leptin
- leptin resistance
Leptin, Quantitative by Chemiluminescent Immunoassay