Leptin Blood Test
Test Code: 146712
Specimen Type: Blood
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Description:
Leptin Blood Test
This test measures Leptin levels in the blood. Leptin is a hormone produced primarily by fat cells. Leptin helps the body regulate hunger. When leptin levels are low, a person will feel hungry. When enough food has been produced, an increase in Leptin production will make a person feel full. Leptin deficiencies can cause obesity by causing a person to consume more food than they need. Leptin resistance, in which a person experiences hunger even when their leptin levels are high, can also contribute to obesity.
Leptin testing may be ordered when a person is overweight or obese and experiencing persistent hunger to help determine if they have a disorder contributing to their weight gain. Leptin levels are generally higher in women and may increase during pregnancy especially in conjunction with disorders such as gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia.
Turnaround time for this test is typically 4-5 business days.
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Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
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