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Lipase, Peritoneal Fluid
Test Code17602
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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Kinetic
Setup Schedule
Night Sets up 4 days a week.
Clinical Significance
Peritoneal fluid lipase activity has been considered complementary in the diagnosis of pancreatitis.