Test Overview
Clinical Utility
Adipocytes (fat cells) express a variety of proteins that function in the homeostatic control of glucose and lipid metabolism. Insulin regulates the translocation and secretion of many of these proteins in response to changes in energy balance. Adiponectin is a protein whose secretion from adipocytes is enhanced by insulin stimulation. It has been suggested that the development of non-insulin dependent (Type II) diabetes may involve dysregulation of adiponectin secretion. In support of the link between obesity and Type II diabetes, it has been shown that decreased expression of adiponectin correlates with insulin resistance, and that adiponectin appears to be a potent insulin enhancer linking adipose tissue and whole-body glucose metabolism.
Method
Immunoturbidimetry
Result Included
Adiponectin
Aliases/Synonyms
GBP-28; apM1; AdipoQ; Acrp30
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumContainers
Collection Containers
Gold top (clot activator & gel)
Volume
Sample Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is required.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | 14 days | 28 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Other than serum |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
15 days
Results
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Adiponectinµg/mLMale:
BMI < 25 kg/m² : 2.3 - 15.2
BMI 25 - 30 kg/m² : 2.1 - 16.7
BMI > 30 kg/m² : 2.2 - 12.9
Female
BMI < 25 kg/m² : 2.9 - 30.4
BMI 25 - 30 kg/m² : 2.5 - 26.8
BMI > 30 kg/m² : 3.9 - 21.8
Comment
The lower limit is 1.2 and the upper limit is 40.0
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADIPQST | ADIPONECTIN | 62501 | ug/mL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-08-18