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Neonatal Hepatic Function Panel
Test CodeNHEPF
Alias/See Also
Neonatal Hepatic Function
CPT Codes
80076
Includes
ALT
Albumin
Alkatine Phosphatase
AST
Bilirubin, Conjugated
Bilirubin, Neonatal
Protein, Total
Albumin
Alkatine Phosphatase
AST
Bilirubin, Conjugated
Bilirubin, Neonatal
Protein, Total
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of plasma. Avoid hemolysis.
Note:
1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum. Avoid hemolysis.
Note:
1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of plasma. Avoid hemolysis.
Note:
1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum. Avoid hemolysis.
Note:
1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Minimum Volume
0.5mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
4 hours at room temperature if capped. Up to 7 days refrigerated and capped.
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Monday - Sunday
Reference Range
See individual tests.
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department