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Intended Use
Used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis
Methodology
Colorimetric
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: -20C > 2 weeks
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83690