Metabolic Syndrome Profile
Also known as: Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Reaven's Syndrome, Syndrome X
Use
Identify individuals with metabolic syndrome. The National Cholesterol Education Program, Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines indicate that metabolic syndrome is present in patients with any three of the following five symptoms:
Special Instructions
Waist circumference measurement and blood pressure are required for a complete assessment of metabolic syndrome, as per ATP-III guidelines.
Limitations
The profile should not be performed on patients who have suffered a myocardial infarction or similar traumatic episodes, including acute infection or inflammation, in the preceding three months. In certain cases, additional confirmatory or reflex testing may extend the turnaround time.
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 49898-0
- 2345-7
- 2571-8
- 2085-9
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube or transport tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Label gray-top tube as plasma.
Patient Preparation
Patient should be fasting for 12 to 14 hours and on a stable diet for two weeks prior to blood collection.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; nonfasting specimen; specimen collected in glycerin tube; improper labeling
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |