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Lipase

Test Code
LAB99


Alias/See Also
LIP


CPT Codes
83690

Instructions
"Routine venipuncture
Collect one 4.5ml light green top (lithium heparin) tubeor one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator"


Specimen Stability
Room temperature, stable <4 hours; stable 48 hours refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, lipemia, or icterus


Methodology
Two point rate: The difference in reflection density is proportional to the activity of lipase present in the sample.

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Daily


Reference Range
23-300 U/L




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.