Adiponectin Serum
1
Cholesterol
Blood Sample
Drink water to stay hydrated
Continue regular medication unless advisedInform phlebotomist if pregnant
No fasting required
0 - 99 YearsAdiponectin is a hormone released by fat cells that improves the body's sensitivity to insulin, reduces inflammation and protects blood vessels from atherosclerosis.
What is this test?
Unusually among fat-derived hormones, its level falls as body fat increases. This blood test is used to assess metabolic health, with low levels associated with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome and increased cardiovascular risk. It is applied in the detailed evaluation of obesity and metabolic disorders, in assessing risk in people with a strong family history of diabetes, and in monitoring the metabolic effects of weight loss and treatment. Your doctor will explain what your particular result means for you, since laboratory findings are always interpreted alongside your symptoms, examination and other investigations.
Adiponectin Serum is offered as a lab test. Follow preparation instructions if any, and consult your doctor to interpret results.
Test Included (1) Parameters
- Adiponectin Serum
Preparation Required
Drink water to stay hydrated
Continue regular medication unless advised
Inform phlebotomist if pregnant
No fasting required
How it Works
- Select Test: Choose a lab test or add more tests/packages.
- Pick Collection Slot: Select a time and address for home sample collection.
- Sample Collected & Reports Delivered: Reports will be available online within 24 hours.