Lipase, Body Fluid
Use
This test is useful for determining whether pancreatic inflammation or pancreatic fistula may be contributing to a pathological accumulation of fluid. Lipase is an enzyme that hydrolyzes glycerol esters, and increased levels may indicate pancreatic injury. Measuring lipase levels in body fluids such as peritoneal or drain fluids can identify pancreatic fluid presence in these cavities, often suggestive of pancreatic conditions.
Special Instructions
Date and time of collection along with the specimen source are required. Indicate the specimen source and location on the label. The test is available for order in New York State clients.
Limitations
Results can be affected by improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances, such as gammopathy type IgM (Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia) and calcium dobesilate, which may cause unreliable or artificially low results.
New York Approved
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 15212-4
- 15212-4
- 14725-6
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Body Fluid
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Sterile container
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge to remove any cellular material and transfer into a plastic vial. Indicate the specimen source and source location on label.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus, cerebrospinal fluid, feces, breast milk, saliva, nasal secretions, gastric secretions, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or bronchial washings, sputum, synovial, colostomy/ostomy, urine, or vitreous fluid
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Ambient - 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days |
| Frozen | Frozen - 30 days |