| Test CODE | NAME |
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L712
Leptin, Serum
| Methodology: | Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Red-top tube, Gel-barrier tube (SST) OR Lavender-top (EDTA) tube - 0.5 serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum or plasma from cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerate.
Stability: Room Temperature: Unstable; Refrigerated : 10 days, Frozen : 14 days
Causes for Rejection : Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
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| CPT Code(s): | 83520 |