---
title: Adiponectin Test
type: biomarker
url: "https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/adiponectin"
also_known_as:
  - adiponectin
category: Hormones
units:
  - mcg/mL
  - ug/mL
order_price_usd: 36.99
order_item: Adiponectin
order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/adiponectin"
reviewed_at: 2026-09-05
---

# Adiponectin

> Adiponectin is measured with a standard blood draw after an 8–12 hour fast. A typical reference range is 4.00 – 20.0 mcg/mL. At TestWell it's $36.99 all-in as Adiponectin, results in 5–7 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis.

Also known as: adiponectin.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Units | mcg/mL / ug/mL |
| Sample | Blood draw |
| Fasting | 8–12 hours |
| Results | 5–7 business days |
| Price | $36.99 |
| Labs | Quest or Labcorp |

## What does Adiponectin measure?

A fat-cell hormone with anti-inflammatory and insulin-sensitizing effects. Lower levels are linked to insulin resistance.

## What is the normal range for Adiponectin?

| Population | Reference range |
| --- | --- |
| age 18+ | 4.00 – 20.0 mcg/mL |

Reference intervals differ slightly between labs; the range printed on your report is the one to interpret against. Ranges are usually set so 95% of healthy people fall inside them.

## What does a low Adiponectin mean?

Often reflects insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes risk, or metabolic syndrome.

## How do you get tested for Adiponectin?

| Order | Type | Price | Includes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Adiponectin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/adiponectin) | Single test | $36.99 | This marker |
| [Total Body Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/total-body-panel) | Panel | $499.99 | 49 tests |

## Quest vs Labcorp vs BioReference

| Lab | Available | Price | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $36.99 | Choose Quest at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. |
| Labcorp | Yes | $36.99 | Choose Labcorp at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. |
| BioReference (NY & NJ) | No | — | Not available in NY/NJ for this test. |

- [What a low Adiponectin means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/adiponectin/low)

## Common questions about Adiponectin

### Do I need a doctor's order to test my adiponectin?

No. TestWell's licensed physician network reviews and approves your order — usually within minutes. You can place an order online without an in-person visit or a referral from your own doctor.

### How long does it take to get Adiponectin results?

Most Adiponectin results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment your results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal.

### How much does a Adiponectin test cost?

Our Adiponectin starts at $36.99. That's the all-in price — no copays, no insurance hoops, no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.

### Do I need to fast before my Adiponectin test?

Yes — for the most accurate result, fast for 8–12 hours before your blood draw. Water is fine; coffee, food, and supplements are not. Your prep instructions will be included with your order.

### Which lab will process my Adiponectin test?

Your test will be processed by Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, or BioReference depending on which is closest to you and which lab carries the test. All three are CLIA-certified and trusted by hospitals nationwide. You'll choose your lab during checkout from 4,000+ locations.

## Sources

- [Quest Diagnostics](https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/16335/adiponectin)

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- [Reference range lookup tool](https://www.test-well.com/tools/reference-range-lookup)
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Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-05. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md

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