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Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Serum/plasma should be separated from cells within 4 hours of collection.
Test is not affected hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.7 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Confirmatory evidence for diagnosis of Pancreatitis.
Methodology
Kinetic Colorimetric
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
83690