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Hepatic Function Panel
Test CodeHFP
CPT Codes
80076
Includes
Alkaline Phosphatase,AST, ALT, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Albumin
Preferred Specimen
PST/SST
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin Plasma (green top) tube
Instructions
Protect specimen from prolonged exposure to light.
Transport Container
Serum (gold top) tube or Lithium Heparin Plasma (green top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigeration
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature - 4 hours; Refrigerated - 3 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Quantity Not Sufficient, EDTA (purple top tube) contamination, IV contamination
Methodology
Colorimetric, Potentiometric
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
Upon completion of analysis
Reference Range
See individual tests for reference ranges.
Clinical Significance
The hepatic function panel contains a group of liver-related tests and can be used to diagnose or monitor conditions or diseases related to liver function.