Test Name: HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL
Test Code: 2120358
Alias: LAB20
LFT
Liver Function Tests
Liver Panel
CPT Code(s): 80076  
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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