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Test ID NBLD0325 Lipase Body Fluid

Specimen Type/Requirements

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Body Fluid

Sterile Container - Body Fluid

 

Indicate type of body fluid on specimen and order.

Acceptable body fluid types:  Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites, Pleural

 

Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.  

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.3 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     7 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     1 year     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Kinetic Colorimetric

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

83690