Leptin

This test measures leptin, a hormone that regulates energy balance and appetite. It is used in evaluating metabolic conditions such as obesity, anorexia, or leptin resistance.

Also known asLeptin Levels Leptin Levels

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

Leptin Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Leptin includes 1 parameter

  • Leptin
Frequently Asked Questions

This test measures the amount of leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite and metabolism in the body.

High leptin levels indicate the following:

  • Obesity (Leptin resistance)
  • Metabolic syndrome

Anorexia or excessive fasting can be a major cause of low leptin levels.

Leptin sensitivity can be improved by eating protein-rich foods and improving your sleeping patterns.

Test code

4805

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer2 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Wednesday TIME - 11:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Eia-endocrinology

CPT and Loinc codes

Leptin

4000