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Lipase

Message
After centrifugation, if not in gel barrier tube, pour off plasma or serum into an aliquot tube


Test Code
LAB99


CPT Codes
83690

Preferred Specimen
4.5 ml (600 ul min) lithium heparin (green); alternate-SST (gold) or Red (no additive)


Minimum Volume
1 ml (200 ul minimum) plasma; alternate-serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold SST


Instructions
Spin PST or SST and send to lab


Transport Temperature
Room Temp.


Specimen Stability
Separated from cells: 7 days room temp, 7 days refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Icteric: >12 mg/dL bilirubin, Hemolysis: >500 mg/dL hemoglobin, Lipemia: >500 mg/dL


Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun


Reference Range
11-82 U/L


Clinical Significance
Measurements of serum lipase are used in the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis or pancreatic injury.


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.