Leptin Test | Austin Pathology

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Leptin

Ordering Information	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $45.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Collection Instructions	Place tube on ice & send to laboratory immediately
Minimum Adult Volume	1mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	1mL
Notes	This test cannot be added on to serum previously collected.
Frequency	Fortnightly
Reference Interval	This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result.

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Test Code	LEPT
Container ID	S, SP
Storage Instructions	Aliquot and freeze as soon as possible
Transport Instructions	Transport frozen
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Send to: Endocrinology Lab Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Ph: +61 2 9515 6352 Fax: +61 2 9515 7640 Email: julie.sherfan@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital