Laboratory Services

Lipase, Body Fluid

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Lipase, Body Fluid
Synonym(s)

Lipase, BF

Test ID
LPSBF
General Information

Determining whether pancreatic inflammation or pancreatic fistula may be contributing to a pathological accumulation of fluid

Container Type

Sterile Container

Specimen Type

Body Fluid - Peritoneal fluid (peritoneal, abdominal, ascites, paracentesis), Pleural fluid (pleural, chest, thoracentesis), Drain fluid (drainage, JP drain), Pericardial fluid

Specimen Requirements

1 mL

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

1. Centrifuge to remove any cellular material and transfer into a plastic vial.


2. Indicate the specimen source and source location on label.

Minimum Sample Volume

0.5 mL

Stability

Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
Frozen 30 days
Ambient 24 hours

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Gross, hemolysis, Gross lipemia, Gross icterus

Methodology

Enzymatic Colorimetric Reaction

Estimated TAT

1 to 2 days

Testing Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Retention

7 days

CPT Code(s)

83690

Reference Range

An interpretive report will be provided

STAT Orderable (Y/N)

No

Performing Lab

Mayo

LOINC Code(s)

15212-4