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General |
PathNet Code: |
Leptin |
Reference Interval: |
Adult male 2.0 - 5.6 ng/mL Adult female 3.7 - 11.1 ng/mL |
Specimen Required: |
5 mL clotted blood Central Sydney Container:
Gold Top Tube |
Min. Specimen Amount |
0.5 mL serum |
Transport Requirement: |
Spin blood and send serum/ plasma frozen. |
Laboratory Storage: |
Frozen serum |
General Notes: |
Lifestyle marker. Measure fasting leptin, insulin and glucose in the one serum sample. |
Test Frequency: |
Once a week |
Method: |
Radio Immuno Assay (RIA) |