Endocrinological and molecular genetics laboratory
We carry out special hormone determinations and molecular genetic analyses for patients at our clinic and for external patients (information on external submissions can be found below). The hormone determinations are carried out in co-operation with the Central Facility for Clinical Chemistry, the genetic analysis in co-operation with the Institute of Human Genetics. We also carry out analyses as part of our research activities, for example to identify known and unknown genetic changes associated with obesity.
For inpatients in other hospitals, please send the laboratory samples directly to the Central Clinical Chemistry Centre or the Institute of Human Genetics.
Special hormone determinations
- Leptin bioactive / Leptin total(assessment/reference values)
- Proinsulin
- Adiponectin
The examinations should be carried out after prior consultation with Prof Dr Wabitsch(martin.wabitsch@uniklinik-ulm.de).
Please note that only submissions with complete documentation can be processed.
Test material:
- Serum monovette blood (3-5 ml) (dispatch uncooled)
Required documents:
- Type 6 referral slip (if no type 6 referral slip can be issued, please note who the invoice recipient is)
Send the sample and documents to:
University Clinic for Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Section of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology
For the attention of the Endo Outpatient Clinic staff
Eythstraße 24
D-89075 Ulm
Molecular genetic analyses
- MODY genes (gene panel)
- Obesity genes (gene panel)
- Lipodystrophy genes (gene panel)
- DSD genes (gene panel)
The examinations should be carried out after prior consultation with Prof Dr Wabitsch(martin.wabitsch@uniklinik-ulm.de).
Please note that only submissions with complete documentation can be processed.
Test material:
- 5 ml EDTA blood (1.2 ml for infants) (sent unrefrigerated)
- 5 ml heparin whole blood (at least 1-2 ml for newborns or small children) if molecular karyotyping (array CGH) is to be performed
Required documents:
- completed order for molecular genetic diagnostics and signed declaration of consent
- Current type 6 and type 10 referral forms (alternatively billing via the sender or via form E112)
- Clinical information about the patient
for private patients additionally: contract for utilisation of outpatient private medical services
Send the sample and documents to:
University Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Section of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology
For the attention of the Endo Outpatient Clinic staff
Eythstraße 24
D-89075 Ulm
Co-assessment
For appointment requests for patients under your care, please send your request to hormonzentrum.kk@uniklinik-ulm.de.
For special requests for co-assessment, please contact the secretariat(sekretariat.pedu@uniklinik-ulm.de).
We will deal with your request as quickly as possible.