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Lipase, Pancreatic Fluid [17604X]
Test Code17604
CPT Codes
83690
Preferred Specimen
2 mL pancreatic fluid collected in a sterile plastic transport tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Freeze, and ship frozen.
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Kinetic
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
<10 U/L
Clinical Significance
Pancreatic fluid lipase activity has been considered complementary in the diagnosis of pancreatitis.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153