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Leptin, Serum

Test ID: LEPTIN

Test

Method

Electrochemiluminescence (ECL)

Report Includes

Leptin

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Stability

Ambient 8 hours
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 5 weeks

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Moderate
Other Hypericteric

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Electrochemiluminescence (ECL)

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Leptin ng/mL
  • Adult Lean Subjects (18 - 71 y) with BMI range of 18 - 25:
  • Males: 0.3 - 13.4, Females: 4.7 - 23.7
  • Adult Subjects (19 - 60 y) with BMI range of 25 - 30:
  • Males: 1.8 - 19.9, Females: 8.0 - 38.9
  • Pediatric:
  • 5 - 9.9 y: 0.6 - 16.8
  • 10 - 13.9 y: 1.4 - 16.5
  • 14 - 17.9 y: 0.6 - 24.9

Test Location

Quest Diagnostics, California USA

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019