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Lipase, Pleural Fluid [17601X]

Test Code
LIPPL


Alias/See Also
Epic: LAB2358


CPT Codes
83690

Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural 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


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


Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Kinetic

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


Reference Range
<10 U/L


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


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



Last Updated: April 5, 2023


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