Days Set Up
Tuesday, Thursday
Analytic Time
4 - 16 days
MiChart Code
Leptin Level (Sendout)
Soft Order Code
FLEP
Test Updated:
Synonyms
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Test Overview
Test Methodology
Enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA)
Test Usage
Reference Range
Adult (BMI=22): Male 0.7 - 5.3 ng/mL; Female 3.3 - 18.3 ng/mL.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collection
A fasting specimen is recommended. Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 1 hour of collection and freeze.
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Billing Information
CPT Code
83520
Pro Fee Code
LOINC
21365-2