Hepatic Function Panel
Liver Function Panel
Testing Information
Sample Type
Serum
Test Codes
631400
CPT Code
80076
Testing Area
Core Lab - Chemistry
Test Methodology
The Hepatic Function Panel contains Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, and Total Protein. See specific analytes for each methodology.
Reference Range
The Hepatic Function Panel contains Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, and Total Protein. See specific analytes for each reference range.
Expected Turnaround Time
Results Available 24 hours from Receipt
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect one gold top SST tube (minimum whole blood: 4 mL). Let specimen clot for 30-60 minutes and then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Refrigerate after centrifugation.
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed specimens, quantity not sufficient, improperly labeled
Specimen Validity and Retention
Centrifuged SST Tubes:Room Temperature (20-25°C): 2-4 hoursRefrigerated (2-8°C): 7 DaysFrozen (-20°C or greater): UnacceptableSerum Aliquots:Room Temperature (20-25°C): 2-4 hoursRefrigerated (2-8°C): 7 daysFrozen (-20°C or greater): 7 daysSpecimens retained for 7 days after testing
Courier Transportation
Transport centrifuged tube refrigerated (2-8°C)
Clinical Utility
Hepatic Function Panel is used to monitor or assess liver function.
