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LIPASE, PERITONEAL FLUID

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1258    Geisinger Epic ID:  52957

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Peritoneal fluid


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL peritoneal fluid; minimum 0.5 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 24 hours. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 7 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  83690
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Colorimetric
Kinetic
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 17602. Lipase, Peri


Clinical significance: 

Peritoneal fluid lipase activity has been considered complementary in the diagnosis of pancreatitis.


Review Date:  12/11/2024

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