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HelpTest Code LAB99 Lipase
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center / Ashland Community Hospital
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Billing Code
2053098
Methodology
Enzymatic Rate
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Lack of Two Patient Identifiers:
1-Patient's First & Last name
2-Patient's Date of Birth
Day(s) Test Set Up
Routine – same day
ASAP – 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
STAT – 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83690 - Lipase
Additional Information
Lipase measurements on serum and plasma are used exclusively to investigate pancreatic disorders, usually
pancreatitis. After an attack of acute pancreatitis, the serum lipase activity increases within 4 hours, peaks at about 24 hours and decreases within 8 to 14 days. Lipase elevations usually remain longer than those of amylase. Additionally, about 20% of patients with pancreatitis may have normal amylase with an elevated lipase level.
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Centrifuge and refrigerate within 2 hours of collection
Primary tube: Spun SST stable 24 hours at 2° to 8° C
Serum stable 48 hours if aliquoted and refrigerated at 2° to 8° C
Performing Department
Chemistry