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LIPASE, JP DRAINAGE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1259    Geisinger Epic ID:  52961

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

2 mL fluid from JP drainage


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL fluid from JP drainage; minimum 0.5 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Freeze, and ship on dry ice.


Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 28 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 17603, Lipase, JP D


Clinical significance: 

Jackson Pratt (JP) drainage fluid lipase activity has been considered complementary in the diagnosis of pancreatitis.


Review Date:  12/11/2024

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