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Epic EAP: LAB99
Epic Description: LIPASE
For River Parishes use Soft code LIPAR (LAB99).
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
OALH Lab:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or Serum
Optimum 3.0mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours/day.
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
OALH: 240 min
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport to laboratory.
CPT Code Information
83690