Specimen Requirements
Title
LIPASE
Specimen Requirement
1 SST/1.0 mL serum. After 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and refrigerate serum.
Methodology
Stability
Refrigerated: 1 month
Reference Range
By Report
Turnaround
1 day
Clinical Use
Measurements of serum lipase are used in the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis or pancreatic injury.
Test Code
LIPAS