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Metabolism & organs
Adiponectin test
Hormone secreted by fat cells that improves insulin sensitivity and has anti-inflammatory effects; low levels may be linked to metabolic syndrome.
At a glance
In about 5 days
Most results are ready in about 5 days. Some specialty markers can take up to 21 days.
Check before your draw
This marker has no preparation tag, but it can still need preparation. Contact us before your draw if you’re not sure.
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Your lab order arrives by email. Most Quest locations take walk-ins, so bring it with a photo ID.
What it measures
Adiponectin is a hormone made by your fat tissue that helps your body respond to insulin, the hormone that moves sugar into your cells. Higher levels may be a good sign for blood sugar and heart health.
Why it matters for women
Women can naturally have higher adiponectin than men. Lower levels can go along with insulin resistance, which is common with PCOS and can become more common after menopause. It isn’t a routine test and is best read with your blood sugar and cholesterol results.
You might check it if…
- you live with PCOS or insulin resistance
- diabetes or heart disease runs in your family
- you want a fuller look at your blood sugar and heart health
What your result may mean
High Adiponectin: what it may mean
High adiponectin may go along with better insulin sensitivity and lower heart risk, and women can naturally run higher than men. Weight loss can raise it too. Very high levels can occur in chronic kidney disease, so a clinician may check your kidney function if the value looks unusual. You may feel nothing from a high result. This isn't a routine test, so its meaning can depend on your blood sugar and cholesterol results.
Low Adiponectin: what it may mean
Low adiponectin may go along with obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome. It can be low in women with PCOS, even apart from weight, and insulin resistance can become more common after menopause. Low adiponectin itself may cause no symptoms, though insulin resistance can come with darker skin patches, weight gain around the belly or irregular periods with PCOS. This specialized marker can't stand alone, so a clinician may look at your glucose, A1c and cholesterol too.
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These notes provide context and do not diagnose a condition. Not yet available in NY, NJ, RI, HI, ND, SD or WV.