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Test Code LFT HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL, SERUM

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EPIC LAB20

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

The evaluation of hepatic function

Method Name

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Values

See individual analytes

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

~ Plasma

~ Serum

Preferred Container

Plasma Separator Tube (PST)

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 2 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.4 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 0.4 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate serum from red cells and send refrigerated within 2 hours of collection.

Protect from prolonged exposure to light (if not tested within 48 hours).

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Specimen Type: Serum

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

80076 Hepatic Function Panel  

Keywords

ALBUMIN

ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE

ALT (ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE)

AST (ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE)

DIRECT BILIRUBIN

LFTS (LIVER FUNCTION TESTS)

LIVER FUNCTION TEST

LIVER PANEL

TOTAL PROTEIN

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)

Rejection Information

Hemolyzed sample and/or prolonged light exposure