HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL

Test Code
LAB20


CPT Codes
80076

Includes
Albumin, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Protein ,ALT,  AST


Preferred Specimen
One 4.5 mL light green top tube
Pediatric Volume: One light green top microtainer


Other Acceptable Specimens
Dark green top, red top or gold top tube


Instructions
CO2 will be falsely decreased if collected in microtainer.

Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection. Samples collected in a red (serum) or dark green (heparin) top tube must be removed from the red cells and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection  
Ambient: 8 hours   Refrigerated: 48 hours


Methodology
Varies depending on analyte

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Bluefield Pavilion Campus
Berkeley Medical Center
Barnesville Hospital
Braxton County Memorial
Camden Clark Medical Center
Camden Clark Medical Center
Fairmont Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Harrison Community Hospital
Jackson General Hospital
Jefferson Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
Potomac Valley Hospital
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Summersville Regional Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
United Hospital Center
Uniontown Hospital
Wetzel County Hospital
Wheeling Hospital




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.