Hepatic Function Panel

Test Code
38453


CPT Codes
80076<br>Limited Access Code

Includes
Protein, Total
Albumin
Albumin/globulin Ratio
Globulin
Bilirubin, Indirect
Bilirubin, Total
Alkaline Phosphatase
Protein, Total and Albumin
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)


Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in a plasma separator tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable



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


Methodology
See individual tests

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days


Reference Range
See individual tests


Clinical Significance
See individual tests




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.