LIPASE  Serum/Plasma

Test Code
LIPA


CPT Codes
83690

Preferred Specimen
Light Green (Lithium) Gel or Gold Top Tube


Specimen Stability
3 days


Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of lipase in human serum used to diagnose and monitor treatment of diseases of the pancreas, such as acute and chronic pancreatitis and obstruction of the pancreatic duct.  Pancreatic lipase degrades dietary triglycerides to glycerol and free fatty acids in the duodenum in the presence of bile salts.




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.