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HelpTest ID LPS Lipase, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tube must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tube must be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Reporting Name
Lipase, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 365 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LPS | Lipase, S | 3040-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LPS | Lipase, S | 3040-3 |
Useful For
Investigating pancreatic disorders, usually pancreatitis
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
83690
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Reference Values
13-60 U/L
Method Name
Colorimetric Rate Reaction