Synonyms
American Medical Association Hepatic Function Panel, Liver Panel, LFT
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB20
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
2 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.0 mL Minimum
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Gold or red top tube also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge, separate, and deliver to chemistry.
Included Tests
Total Protein, Albumin, Aspartate Transaminase(AST)(SGOT), Alanine Transaminase(ALT)(SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin
Comments
Note: For small infants, 0.6 ml in light green microtainer is acceptable
CPT Codes
80076
Revised
06-21-06
Initials
LGS