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Lipase, Peritoneal Fluid

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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.

Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.


Test Code
LIPASE,PERITONEAL(O)


CPT Codes
83690

Preferred Specimen
2 mL peritoneal fluid collected in a sterile screw-cap container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days


Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Kinetic

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day


Reference Range
<10 U/L


Clinical Significance
Peritoneal fluid lipase activity has been considered complementary in the diagnosis of pancreatitis.



Last Updated: September 23, 2014


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.