Catalog ID Lipase Lipase
CPOE Test Name
Lipase Level
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
5 mL light green top Lithium Heparin tube; 2 mL blood
Reference Values
6 – 51 U/L
Causes for Rejection
Wrong container; improper labeling; insufficient quantity
Turn Around Time
Urgent/Emergent 1 hour; Routine 2 – 4 hours
CPT / HCPCS Code
83690
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120
Method
Colorimetric Rate