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Lipase, Pancreatic Fluid [17604X]
MessageThis 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.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Test Code
LIPASE,PANC FLUID(O)
CPT Codes
83690
Preferred Specimen
2 mL pancreatic fluid collected in a sterile, plastic, screw-cap container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Freeze and ship on dry ice
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Kinetic
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days
Reference Range
<10 U/L
Clinical Significance
Pancreatic fluid lipase activity has been considered complementary in the diagnosis of pancreatitis.
Last Updated: September 23, 2014
