Test Code ADIPO Adiponectin
Specimen Required
1mL serum
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: unacceptable Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 28 days
Rejection Due To
Grossly lipemic, hemolyzed, or icteric samples will be rejected.
Report Available
3 days
Method Name
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or
approved by the FDA. The analytical
performance characteristics of this test have been determined by
Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis
without confirmation by other medically established means.
Collection Container / Tube
Preferred: Gold SST
Other Acceptable Container: None
Transport / Storage Conditions
Refrigerated
Reference Values
Body Mass Index (ug/mL) Males Females
< 25 kg/meters-squared:
4-26 5-37
25-30 kg/meters-squared:
4-20 5-28
> 30 kg/meters-squared:
2-20 4-22
Day(s) Performed
Wed Morning
CPT Codes
83520
Alias/See Also
LAB13282