Lipase-157

Test info

  
Lipase
  
157
  
83690.0
  
LIP

Specimen

  
Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma
  
  
1.0 mL
  
0.2 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

  

Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

  

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

 

  
Serum
  
  

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

 

  
  1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
  2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
  

Gold serum separator (SST) tube 

  

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Ambient - 7 days

Frozen - 1 year

  
  • Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Hemolysis (some procedures)
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage temperature affecting results
  • Improper container
  • Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

  
AHL - Chemistry: C
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Enzymatic colorimetric

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

13 - 60 U/L

Billing

  
83690

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
12/26/2022
  
01/05/2024