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Lipase

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

LIPA

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Lipase is the preferred analyste for urgent diagnosis of pancreatitis in this laboratory as it has a higher specificity and longer half-life than amylase.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

24/7

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66500

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item Nos. 66503, 66506, 66509 and 66512

Additional Notes:

Reference Interval: 10—60 U/L

R.I Source: AACB Harmonised Reference Interval

Please note: Change in reference interval from 2/12/2025