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Test Code PRTLIP Peritoneal Fluid Lipase

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Peritoneal Fluid Lipase
Sunquest Order Code: PRTLIP
Px Order Code: LAB7167

Specimen Collection Type

Peritoneal Fluid

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Reference Range

No reference range established

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

Ascites due to pancreatitis is associated with lipase >3 times higher than plasma.

Rejection Criteria

N/A

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

2 Days

Specimen Stability

21 Days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Chemistry

CPT Code

83690

LOINC Code

15212-4

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

This test is laboratory developed. Methodology: Colorimetric