Lipase, Peritoneal Fluid

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Test Name: Lipase, Peritoneal Fluid
Reference Lab: QNI
Test Code: 17602
Shipping Temp: Frozen: 7 days
Specimen Type: 2 mL peritoneal fluid in a sterile plastic screw-cap container
TAT: 3 days
CPT Code: 83690
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FDA Approved Test: YES_ NO_ LDT_
Medical Director/Pathologist: approved by
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Test Code

QNI FLEXI 17602

Quest Code

17602

CPT Codes
83690

Preferred Specimen

2 mL peritoneal fluid in a sterile plastic 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

Night Sets up 4 days a week.

Reference Range

<10 U/L

Clinical Significance

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

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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.