ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0020014: Lipase, Serum or Plasma |
| Test Mnemonic: LIP | |
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Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL PST or SST.
Transport: 2 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.2 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.2 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C. Remarks: Allow serum to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in EDTA, oxalate/fluoride or citrate, or collection tubes with glycerol lubricated stoppers. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year |
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| Reference Interval: |
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By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation).
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83690 |