Test Code Lipase Lipase, Plasma or Serum

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Colorimetric

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.

2. Label specimen as plasma.

Alternate (Non-Hospital Patient):

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 45 minutes of draw.

2. Label specimen as serum.

20-50 U/L

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT-45 minutes

Routine-shift

Refrigerate

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