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Test Code LAB99 Lipase

Useful For

The differential diagnosis of pancreatic disease

Methodology

Enzymatic Colorimetric

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma or Serum Ambient 7 days
  Refrigerated 7 days
  Frozen 1 year

Reference Values

13-60 U/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83690