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Lipase

Message
Day(s) Test Ste Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
LIP


CPT Codes
83690

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in a PST tube. Spin down. Avoid hemolysis


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Two-Point rate

Reference Range
23-300 U/L


Clinical Significance
Useful for investigating pancreatic disorders; usually pancreatitis.



Last Updated: January 17, 2011


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.