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Lipase

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

LIPA

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

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:

Daily

Additional Notes:

Reference Interval: 10—70 U/L

R.I Source: Alfred Study 2006

Test performed on Abbott Alinity