1 mL of an acceptable body fluid type, collected in a sterile container. Acceptable fluid types:
Ascites
Paracentesis
Pericardial
Peritoneal Dialysate
Pleural, Thoracentesis
Cyst
For all other body fluid types, contact the Clinical Laboratory-Core to obtain Chemistry Medical Director approval for test performance.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.3 mL fluid in a sterile container.
Unacceptable Conditions
Sample not properly identified
incorrect container
insufficient sample volume.
Unacceptable sample types include synovial fluid and amniotic fluid
Storage/Transport Temperature
Internal: Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature. Offsite: Transport to laboratory refrigerated or on ice.
Performed
Daily
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Before centrifugation: Ambient, 1 hour.
After centrifugation: Refrigerated, several weeks.
Plasma aliquot: Refrigerated, several weeks; Frozen, indefinitely.
Remarks
Identify fluid source on requisition.
Performed
Daily
Methodology
Coupled Enzymatic
Reported
Same day
Synonyms
LAB3324
LIPASE BF
EPIC Code
LAB3324
LIPASE BF
Interpretive Data
The reference range for lipase in body fluids is undefined. The result must be integrated into the clinical context and/or compared to a synchronous serum or plasma measurement.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by University of Colorado Hospital. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
CPT Codes
83690
Collection
EPIC Code
LAB3324
LIPASE BF
Performing Lab
UCH Clinical Laboratory - Core
Collect
1 mL of an acceptable body fluid type, collected in a sterile container. Acceptable fluid types:
Ascites
Paracentesis
Pericardial
Peritoneal Dialysate
Pleural, Thoracentesis
Cyst
For all other body fluid types, contact the Clinical Laboratory-Core to obtain Chemistry Medical Director approval for test performance.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.3 mL fluid in a sterile container.
Unacceptable Conditions
Sample not properly identified
incorrect container
insufficient sample volume.
Unacceptable sample types include synovial fluid and amniotic fluid
Storage/Transport Temperature
Internal: Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature. Offsite: Transport to laboratory refrigerated or on ice.
Performed
Daily
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Before centrifugation: Ambient, 1 hour.
After centrifugation: Refrigerated, several weeks.
Plasma aliquot: Refrigerated, several weeks; Frozen, indefinitely.
Remarks
Identify fluid source on requisition.
Ordering
Performed
Daily
Methodology
Coupled Enzymatic
Reported
Same day
Synonyms
LAB3324
LIPASE BF
EPIC Code
LAB3324
LIPASE BF
Result Interpretation
Interpretive Data
The reference range for lipase in body fluids is undefined. The result must be integrated into the clinical context and/or compared to a synchronous serum or plasma measurement.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by University of Colorado Hospital. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
