LIVER HEPATIC PANEL

Message

Protect from light
Please note: Samples do not need to be wrapped to protect from light. Samples stored in an amber tube or dark refrigerator can be accepted.

Test Code

HFP2

Alias/See Also

Liver Function

CPT Codes
80076

Includes

Includes: Albumin, SGOT, Alk Phos, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, SGPT, Total Protein

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma and red cells. To protect from light, serum or plasma can be aliquotted (transferred) into an amber transfer tube, wrapped, or stored in a dark refrigerator. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 3 days if protected from light
2-8°C up to 24 hours if not protected from light
Frozen up to 3 months

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

Hemolyzed

Methodology
See individual tests

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory. Stat testing is available.

Reference Range

See individual tests for reference ranges.

Clinical Significance

Evaluation and monitoring of liver function

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: June 9, 2023

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.