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Lipase, Pleural Fluid
Test Code17601
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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Kinetic
Setup Schedule
Night Sets up 4 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 2 days.
Clinical Significance
Pleural fluid lipase activity has been considered complementary in the diagnosis of pancreatitis.
