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

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