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Lipase, Pleural Fluid [17601X]
Test Code176018
CPT Codes
83690
Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural fluid collected in a sterile screw-cap container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Kinetic
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
<10 U/L
Clinical Significance
Pleural fluid lipase activity has been considered complementary in the diagnosis of pancreatitis.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |