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HelpTest Code LIPA LIPASE, SERUM
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | LIPA |
| EPIC | LAB99 |
Useful For
The evaluation of patients suspected of having acute pancreatitis and intestinal obstruction
Method Name
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Reference Values
13 - 60 U/L
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available STAT
Specimen Type
One of the following:
Serum
Plasma
Preferred Container
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate serum from red cells and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Plasma
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Specimen Type: Serum
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 83690 | Lipase, Quantitative |
LOINC Code Information
3040-3
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube
Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)