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Lipase, Serum

Test Code
LIPAS


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Unspun specimen stable for 2 hours at room temp., spun specimen stable for 4 days refrigerated


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges


Clinical Significance
Used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the pancreas, such as acute pancreatitis and obstruction of the pancreatic duct.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.