Liver Panel

Message
Performing Lab: Central Lab, Hudson, Lakeview, Regions, Sartell, Westfields


Test Code
RH0150


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: LIVP; Hepatic Function Panel


CPT Codes
80076

Includes
Alkaline Phosphatase; Bilirubin Total; Bilirubin Direct; Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT); Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST); Albumin; A/G Ratio (calculated); Total Protein (TP)


Preferred Specimen
0.6 mL Lithium Heparin Plasma (light green-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum separator (gold-top), Lithium Heparin (light green-top) on ICE, Red, Red/Gray


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 days
Lakeview: Refrigerated (2 days)


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis


Methodology
See individual test for test specific methodology

Setup Schedule
Hospital: Daily
Clinics: Monday - Friday


Report Available
Same day.


Reference Range
See individual test for test specific reference ranges


Clinical Significance
See indiviudal tests for clinical significance




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.