Lipase, Fluid
Test Mnemonic
FLIP
CPT Codes
- 83690 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Fluid, body | Sterile container | Refrigerated | Indicate fluid type/source. Viscous specimens will be rejected. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Colorimetry |
Reference Range
| Lipase, Fluid | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Refer to Clinical Information |
Special Info
Indicate body fluid type/source.
Clinical Info
Pleural fluids: Lipase measurement in pleural fluid, in conjunction with amylase measurement, is considered a useful test for determining the cause of pleural effusions. Peritoneal fluids and drainage fluids: Pancreatic damage causes extravasation of lipase from the exocrine cells into the peritoneal space. In cases of pancreatitis, fluid lipase concentration can be several-fold times higher in fluid of pancreatic origin compared to concurrent serum lipase values. Pancreatic cyst fluid: Pancreatic cyst fluid lipase may aid in the differentiation of pancreatic cyst lesions and should be interpreted along with other clinical and laboratory information. References: 1. CLSI. Analysis of Body Fluids in Clinical Chemistry; Approved Guideline. CLSI document C49-A. Wayne, PA: Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute; 2007. 2. Boot C. A review of pancreatic cyst fluid analysis in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic cyst lesions. Ann Clin Biochem OnlineFirst 2013;0:1-16.