Eurofins Biomnis code

LEP

Synonyms

• Endocrinology
• OB protein

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

A hormone secreted by adipose tissue which acts on the systems controlling satiety, energy metabolism, thermoregulation and reproductive function.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• serum
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Always specify the patient's height, weight and age and the sampling date

Methodology

ELISA

Turnaround time

2 weeks (if dilution/control needed - TAT 4 weeks