LIPASE

Test Code

LIPA

CPT Codes
83690

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days; Frozen samples are stable indefinately

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

Hemolyzed

Methodology

Enzymatic; Colorimetric

Setup Schedule

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

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory. Stat testing is available.

Reference Range

11 - 82 U/L

Clinical Significance

Used for the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: June 4, 2023

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