Test Detail

Leptin, Serum or Plasma

Test Code:

146712

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

83520

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type	Serum OR plasma
Volume	0.5 mL
Minimum Volume	0.2 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Temperature	Room temperature
Specimen Handling	Transfer serum or plasma from cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
Methodology	Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Stability	Room Temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 30 days, Frozen: 21 days
Unacceptable Conditions	Gross lipemia; gross hemolysis
Days Set-Up	Tu, Th
Shift Performed	1
TAT From Set-Up	4 - 5 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
146713	Leptin, Serum	21365-2