In order to provide our study sponsors with a complete obesity study package, we offer the following biomarker services Bioanalysis of key biomarkers such as ghrelin, leptin and adiponectin. The HAL makes use of the latest technology for assessment of body composition with the in-house InBody™ 720 bioimpedance machine. Access to the BodPod™ capsule, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scanning for measurement of body composition. Access to metabolic monitoring for assessment of physiological parameters such as oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide production and respiratory quotient. Covance Biomarkers Services InBody 720 bioimpedance machine (pdf) © Copyright 2007 Covance Inc. All rights reserved.