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Test Code
ADIPO
Test Name
Adiponectin
CPT Codes
83520
Expected Turnaround Time
7 - 8 days
Clinical Utility

This test is used to measure the level of adiponectin in serum or plasma.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain or Lavender Top (EDTA)

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.3 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.3 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Stable x3
Causes for Rejection
  • Nonserum or non-EDTA plasma received
Methodology
ELISA
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Total Adiponectin
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week
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