LIPASE

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
LIP


Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Minimum Volume
1mLs


Other Acceptable Specimens
SERUM SST TUBE


Instructions
COLLECT 1 LI HEP(LIGHT GREEN) PST TUBE TUBE, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB. OR COLLECT 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year


Methodology
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
8.0 - 82.0 IUNITS/L


Clinical Significance
Confirmatory evidence for diagnosis of pancreatitis.


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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.