Lipase
Abbreviation
LIP
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C up to 1 year
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin)
Reference Ranges
8-78 U/L
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Quinone Dye
Clinical Significance
Associated with pancreatic disease.
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum