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LIPASE, PLEURAL FLUID

Test Code
LAB7922


CPT Codes
83690

Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)


Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium Heparin


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (1 mL optimal) body fluid


Transport Container
Green or Red tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 7 days


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


Methodology
Enzymatic Rate

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received; STAT testing is available


Report Available
Same day received


Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab



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.