What does the Adiponectin test mean?

The Adiponectin test is performed to evaluate metabolic syndrome, diabetes risk, and cardiovascular disease. So how is the Adiponectin test done?

Adiponectin is a polypeptide produced from fat cells, consisting of 244 amino acids. Adiponectin participates in lipid metabolism, contributes to the regulation of blood pressure, protects the vascular wall and complement system, and stimulates activity and reduces insulin resistance of the body. In adults, blood Adiponectin concentrations are inversely proportional to the percentage of visceral fat. Adiponectin can act on components of vascular tissue, beneficial for patients with metabolic syndrome, obesity, insulin resistance, atherosclerosis or myocardial ischemia,...
Adiponectin test by immunoprecipitation method to measure turbidity. Results are determined on an automated biochemistry analyzer.

When a patient has a reduced blood Adiponectin level, there is a risk of the following diseases:
Obesity; Coronary artery disease ; Atherosclerosis; Metabolic syndrome. In addition, low pre-pregnancy Adiponectin levels may be a predictor of gestational diabetes. Results from one study showed that Adiponectin levels were measured on average 6 years before pregnancy. Low Adiponectin levels are associated with a 5-fold increased risk of gestational diabetes. Women with gestational diabetes have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and their children are also more likely to be obese and have diabetes.
From the results obtained, it is possible to judge that the person taking the test is completely healthy or suffers from the above problems. From there, the doctor may recommend that the patient take an Omega-3 supplement, increase fiber in the diet or exercise regularly to increase the concentration of Adiponectin in the blood.

Personnel: Doctor or technician specializing in biochemistry qualified, trained to use automatic biochemistry machine; Facilities: Automatic biochemical analyzer, centrifuge, chemical refrigerator, specimen preservation, pipette, green cone, yellow cone, test tube rack, sampling tube, sample cup tube; Chemicals: Reagents, standards, QC at different levels; Patient: Explained about the purpose of blood collection; Test sheet: In accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Health, write all patient information, signature of the doctor appointing the test, test time, ...

Sample collection: Use serum or plasma specimen. Perform 3 ml venipuncture into a tube without anticoagulant or a tube with suitable anticoagulant; analyze samples immediately according to the procedure; Specimens are separated from serum and plasma to stabilize in a suitable time; Analysis: Prepare the analyzer, install the Adiponectin test program, check the quality with the Adiponectin test as satisfactory. Then, the person performing the sample analysis enters data about the patient, orders the test; loading patient samples into the machine; operation for the machine to perform the analysis of patient samples; wait for the sample analyzer; When there are results, it is necessary to review and evaluate the results and print the report on the test card to return to the patient. Note: Do not use blood samples with broken red blood cells. In this case, discard and take another sample.

BMI (Kg/m2) < 25: Male results are 4 - 26 mcg/mL; female results are 5 - 37 mcg/mL; BMI (Kg/m2) 25 - 30: Men have results 4 - 20 mcg/mL; female results are 5 - 28 mcg/mL; BMI (Kg/m2) >30: Male with the result 2 - 20 mcg/mL; Females have a result of 4 - 22 mcg/mL. The Adiponectin test plays an important role in assessing the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. When assigned to perform this technique, the patient needs to coordinate with all instructions of the doctor. Besides, to ensure accurate results, patients should also choose reputable medical facilities to perform.
With the hope that all customers can be examined and screened early for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, Vinmec International General Hospital is now fully equipped with facilities and equipment Modern equipment meets international standards to perform tests to accurately diagnose medical conditions. Therefore, patients need to perform periodic health examinations to know the risk of disease and follow the doctor's instructions to have the most accurate diagnosis results.