Lipase, Fluid
Ordering Recommendation
Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for clinical indications and interpretive information.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Biliary/hepatic, drain, pancreatic, pericardial, peritoneal/ascites, pleural, or synovial fluid.
Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated
Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.
Specimen source must be provided.
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 months
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
For information on body fluid reference ranges and/or interpretive guidance visit https://aruplab.com/bodyfluids/
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
83690
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020715 | Lipase, Fluid | 15212-4 |
2013057 | Lipase Fluid Source | 31208-2 |