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