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Lipase
MessageMeasurements of serum lipase are used in the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitits or pancreatic injury.
Test Code
LIP
Alias/See Also
LAB3000093
CPT Codes
83690
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
2.0 mL plasma collected in a light green lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST)
2.0 mL plasma collected in a light green lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST)
Specimen Stability
Several weeks when refrigerated (2-8o)
indefinitely when frozen at <-20oC
indefinitely when frozen at <-20oC
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| M/F | 0 - 150 years | 11 - 82 U/L |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
