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Lipase Level  

Additional Codes

LAB99

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric

Specimen Requirements

PreferredSpecimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0-18 years:          5-50 U/L

18-150 years:    10-99 U/L

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
83690

 

Stability

5 days Refrigerated