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HelpTest Code LPS Lipase, Serum
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Patients should be fasting before the specimen is collected.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tube must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tube must be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Useful For
Investigating pancreatic disorders, usually pancreatitis
Reporting Name
Lipase, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Other | Collection tubes with glycerol-lubricated stoppers |
Reference Values
13-60 U/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysSpecimen Retention Time
1 weekPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83690
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LPS | Lipase, S | 3040-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LPS | Lipase, S | 3040-3 |