Hepatic Function Panel

Test Code
HEPF


Alias/See Also
Liver Panel/ LFT/ LFP


CPT Codes
80076

Includes
Panel includes: Albumin, total protein, total and direct bilirubin, ALP, ALT, and AST.


Preferred Specimen
Preferred: 1.0 ml of whole blood. Minimum: 0.5 mL of whole blood


Transport Container
Serum Separator (gold top) or for Inpatient/MSTI/ED for Lithium Heparin only (green or mint top)


Methodology
See individual analytes

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Inpatient turn around time: Stat 45 minutes, routine 3 hours.  Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.