| Test Name: |
HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL |
| Test Code: |
2120358 |
| Alias: |
LAB20
LFT
Liver Function Tests
Liver Panel
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| CPT Code(s): |
80076
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| Test Includes: |
Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT (SGPT), AST (SGOT), Direct Bilirubin, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein |
| Preferred Specimen: |
2.0 mL serum |
| Container: |
SST (gold) |
| Alternate Container: |
Lithium Heparin (lt green) |
| Minimum Volume: |
0.3 mL serum or plasma
This volume does not allow for repeat testing. |
| Collection Instructions: |
Allow specimen to completely clot (this can take up to 60 minutes). Centrifuge for 15 minutes. If the specimen is collected in a Li-hep tube, centrifuge for 15 minutes. |
| Transport Temperature: |
Refrigerated |
| Stability: |
Refrigerated: 3 days |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Hemolysis |
| Schedule: |
Set up: Daily; Results in 24-48 hours |
| Method: |
Refer to individual tests. |
| Clinical Significance: |
Used evaluate the liver for injury, infection, or inflammation |
| Use: |
Updated 2/22/22 |
| Reference Ranges: |
Refer to individual tests.
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