Adiponectin, Plasma

Diagnostic Use

Adiponectin is a cytokine produced by adipose tissue with insulin sensitising and anti-athersclerotic effects. Low plasma adiponectin levels are used as a marker of the metabolic syndrome and incipient type 2 diabetes.
Research use only.

Department

Endo/Steroid Lab

Delphic Registration Code

ADIP

Test Code

00845

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

Advanced notice is required as this analyte is only offered as a study protocol. Ring lab 03 3640 888 for further instructions.
Sample Delivery to Lab On ice or rapid separation

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.2

Transport to Lab

Frozen
If overnight - Frozen

Test Method

ELISA Kit - for research use only

Non-Funded Test Cost

$71.09 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

0845

Uncertainty of Measurement - Results within kit QC range

References:
BI Shand, PA Elder, RS Scott, Cm Frampton & JWillis. Biovariability of plasma adiponectin. Clin Chem Lab Med. 44(10), 12641268,2008.

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