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HelpTest Code LIPA Lipase
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4136 |
Clinical Significance
Lipase measurements are used primarily in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic disorders.
Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, LIP IFU. REF #476851 12/22/15
Methodology
The random access lipase reages utilizes the methodology of Panteghini to determine pancreatic lipase activity in serum and plasma. The SYNCHRON system(s) monitors the rate of formation of methylresorufin which forms spontaneously from two couples reactions which utilize a 1,2-O-diauryl-rac-glycero-3-glutaric acid-(6'-methylresorufin)-ester as a substrate. The measured rate of color formation at 560 nm is directly proportional to the pancreatic lipase activity.
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | |
|---|---|
| Light green top - Plasma | |
| Acceptable Sample Type(s) | |
|---|---|
| Dark green top - Plasma | |
| Yellow top - Serum | |
| Red top - Serum | |
Centrifuge: Yes
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 4 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 48 hours |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) | 1 month |
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours.
Reference Ranges
| Normal Range |
|---|
| 22 - 51 U/L |
| Technical Range |
|---|
| 10 - 400 U/L |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | N/A |
|---|---|
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | 4+ or greater, ultracentrifuge |
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
83690
LOINC
3040-3 Lipase [Catalytic activity/Vol]