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Adiponectin

Order Code
004650
CPT
83520
Test Details
Synonyms

Total Adiponectin

TAT

12 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures adiponectin, a hormone involved in glucose regulation and fatty acid breakdown. Low levels are linked to insulin resistance and obesity.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
004650
CPT
83520
Test Details
Synonyms

Total Adiponectin

TAT

12 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures adiponectin, a hormone involved in glucose regulation and fatty acid breakdown. Low levels are linked to insulin resistance and obesity.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days