Test directory: Lipase

Ordering Code 219
Test Name Lipase
Alias Triacylglycerol Acylhydrolase
LIP
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red), Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green-PST),
Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Dark Green-PP No Gel)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen Plasma: 2 Months (Aliquot)
Frozen Serum: 1 Year (Aliquot)
Samples should be thawed only once.
Rejection Criteria Grossly Hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits
Avail. Stat YES
Analytic Time 1 Day
Methodology Enzymatic Colorimetric

Reference range(s)

Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Lipase ALL 11-82 11-82 U/L