Laboratory Services
Lipase
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Lipase
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| Test ID |
LIP
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| General Information |
The lipase activity determination has gained increasing international recognition because of its high specificity and rapid response. After acute pancreatitis the lipase activity increases within 4‑8 hours, reaches a peak after 24 hours and decreases after 8 to 14 days. However, there is no correlation between the lipase activity determined in serum and the extent of damage to the pancreas.
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Stability |
Stability in serum:
7 days at 20‑25 °C 7 days at 4‑8 °C 1 year at ‑20 °C Stability in plasma: 1 week at 15‑25 °C 1 week at 2‑8 °C 2 months at (‑15)‑(‑25) °C |
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
83690
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| Reference Range |
Adults: 13‑60 U/L
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
3040-3
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