Lipase

Synonyms

• LAB99
• LIPASE

Cerner Name

LIPASE

Clinical Info

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

Container

MT Grn

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 
Plasma
Container/Tube:  Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
 
Serum
Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

7 days Room Temperature
7 days Refrigerated
2 months Frozen (plasma)
12 month Frozen (serum)

Methodology

Enzymatic

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83690

PDM

5300250

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms