Test Overview
Test Methodology
Colorimetric Rate
Test Usage
Pancreatic function test, useful in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic disease
Reference Range *
12.0 - 53.0 IU/L
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time
4 hours
Soft Order Code
LIP
MiChart Code
Lipase
Synonyms
- LIPASE
- LIP
- LIPASE LEVEL
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Automation
STAT Availability
STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Alternate Specimen
Red top, Green top (sodium or lithium heparin) [11/09]
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL serum
Billing
CPT Code
83690
Fee Code
20708
LOINC
3040-3