S-Leptin
595 krS-Leptin is a blood test that measures levels of leptin, a hormone that is mainly produced by the body's fat tissue. Leptin is a central part of the body's appetite regulation, metabolism and weight balance by sending signals to the hypothalamus in the brain. When leptin levels are in balance, the hormone helps to adjust energy intake and energy expenditure, which helps prevent both overeating and starvation.
Leptin production increases in line with body fat mass. More body fat usually means higher leptin levels. However, in some individuals who suffer from obesity, the body can develop leptin resistance. This means that the brain no longer responds to leptin signals, which can result in increased hunger and difficulty regulating weight, despite high leptin levels in the blood. Leptin concentration is also affected by hormonal balance and gender, with women often having higher levels than men, which is thought to be due to the influence of estrogen.
The S-Leptin blood test is used to investigate the body's energy metabolism, appetite regulation and hormonal balance. It may be particularly relevant for people who can relate to the symptoms below.
A leptin test may be relevant if there is suspicion of unbalanced appetite regulation, metabolic problems and/or hormonal disorders. Examples of situations where the test may be useful:
Leptin levels vary depending on body fat, gender and hormonal factors. High levels may indicate leptin resistance, while low levels may indicate malnutrition or hormonal imbalance. Leptin levels are generally proportional to the amount of body fat. Elevated levels are most often seen in obesity, while low levels can occur in starvation or disease states that affect fat metabolism. The test can only be performed at clinics affiliated with Karolinska. Analysis is performed 1 to 2 times per month.
Proteins are specific nutrients made up of several combined amino acids. In the body, there are over 10,000 different proteins that form the building blocks of all tissues and other body parts and are used in several important processes such as forming cells, enzymes and hormones.
Before visiting a reception for sampling, you need to do the following:
Activate referral and select reception
To activate your referral, simply follow the instructions that you will receive via email after completing the purchase. The email contains an activation code, by clicking on the link in the email you enter the flow to fill in any information, activate the referral and select reception in the sample answer service zample.
Before the sampling
The referral is available digitally at the sampling unit after you activate it, follow the instructions you receive via email. Here you can read our guidelines before taking samples.
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Read moreNo, blood tests do not replace contact with the healthcare system, which together with medical history, clinical examinations and possible blood tests can make a diagnosis.
Read moreYou submit your test at any reception that is available all over Sweden, see the "receptions" tab in the menu. The sampling is carried out by trained healthcare personnel, so you can feel confident in your choice of sampling unit and in your meeting with the staff who work for them and who perform the sampling when you leave your blood sample intravenously. Analysis of your blood samples takes place at Sweden's leading accredited laboratory Synlab, Unilabs or Karolinska University Laboratory.
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Read moreIt usually takes 1-5 working days to get your test results, these are sent to you continuously as the analysis is done. The doctors comment will appear in the final report when all test results have been received, provided it is included in your analysis.
Read moreAdd the health check or tests you want to carry out to the shopping cart, go to checkout and choose the payment option that suits you. After completed payment, we will send an email with an activation code for your referral. You use the activation code in the sample response service "My journal" to activate the referral and select the reception where you want to leave your samples.
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