| Ordering Code | 219 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Lipase |
| Alias | Triacylglycerol Acylhydrolase |
| Preferred Specimen | Plasma |
| Preferred Container | Lithium Heparin PST (Green) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Serum in Plain (Red), Serum in SST (Gold) |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 7 Days Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen Serum: 1 Year Frozen Plasma: 2 Months |
| Rejection Criteria | Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Methodology | Enzymatic Colorimetric |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipase | ALL | 13-60 | 13-60 | U/L |