Biochemistry

Preferred Sample Type

Lipase

Suitable Specimen Types

Serum

Lipase

Specimen Volume

100 ul serum

Specimen Transport

Send samples at ambient temperature to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection; please store samples refrigerated overnight if unable to send to the laboratory on the day of sample collection.

Sample Preparation

None

Turnaround Time

7 days

Sample Processing In Laboratory

Centrifuge on arrival

Sample Stability

Lipase is stable for 5 days at +2°C to +8°C or 24 hours at 20°C to 25°C

General Information

Lipase measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the pancreas such as acute pancreatitis and obstruction of the pancreatic duct.  Amylase is the routine test available to diagnose acute pancreatitis, however Lipase measurements may be useful in certain clinical scenarios e.g. suspected acute pancreatitis in patients presenting late after onset (Lipase remains elevated for longer than Amylase). Lipase also offers greater specificity as it is not raised in cases of macroamylaseamia or conditions causing a raised salivary amylase

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

No significant interference from haemolysis, icterus or lipaemia

Reference Range

5.6 - 51.3 IU/L

Source of Reference Range

Randox

Specifications

  • EQA Status: UK NEQAS Clinical Chemistry Scheme
  • EQAS Scheme: Yes

Creation Date

Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Modification Date

Tuesday, 14 January 2025

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  • Molecular Pathology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8759
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