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Test Code Liver P Hepatic Function Panel

Aliases

LFT, Liver Function Test

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8 mL
  • Pediatric: 0.5mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST

  • Red Top

Plasma:
  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)

Reference or Target Ranges

See individual test components for more information.

Reportable Units

Varies

Critical Value

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Reasons for Rejection



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Hemolysis Threshold
 See individual tests
Icterus Threshold
 See individual tests
Lipemia Threshold
 See individual tests
Other
 QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability



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Ambient
 8 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)
 7 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C)
 N/A

Performance Information



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Days and Time Performed
 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time
 Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability
 Yes
Performing Bench
 UH Chemistry, WCH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description
 See individual assays

Additional Information/Important Notes

See individual test components for more information

CPT Codes

80076

Panel Components

  • Alkaline Phosphatase
  • AST
  • ALT
  • Total Bilirubin
  • Direct (Conjugated) Bilirubin
  • Total Protein
  • Albumin