Lipase, JP Drainage [17603X]

Test Code

17603

Alias/See Also

1230000235 | LAB200223: Lipase, JP Drainage | QUEST EAP: 17603X

CPT Codes
83690

Preferred Specimen

2 mL fluid from JP drainage collected in a sterile, plastic, screw-cap container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Freeze and ship on dry ice

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Kinetic

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days

Reference Range

<10 U/L

Clinical Significance

Jackson Pratt (JP) drainage fluid lipase activity has been considered complementary in the diagnosis of pancreatitis.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: April 21, 2023

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