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Lipase, Pancreatic Fluid
Test Code17604
CPT Codes
83690
Preferred Specimen
2 mL pancreatic fluid collected in a sterile plastic screw-cap container
Instructions
Freeze and ship frozen on dry ice
Transport Container
Sterile plastic screw-cap container
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
Daily
Report Available
3-5 days
Reference Range
<10 U/L
Clinical Significance
Pancreatic fluid lipase activity has been considered complementary in the diagnosis of pancreatitis.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
