Leptin, Quantitative
| Sunquest Code: | LEPTIN | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6675 | Epic Name: | Leptin, Quantitative |
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-5 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (gel)) |
| Patient Preparation: | Patient should fast overnight prior to collection. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Non-fasting specimens. Icteric or severely hemolyzed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.2 mL minimum within 2 hours of collection. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at frozen temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 24 hours at room temperature; 48 hours refrigerated; 2 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 70263 |
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