Hepatic Function Panel

Message
This panel includes the following tests: Albumin, Serum or Plasma (0020030), Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum or Plasma (0020005), Aspartate Aminotransferase, Serum or Plasma (0020007), Alanine Aminotransferase, Serum or Plasma (0020008), Bilirubin, Direct, Serum or Plasma (0020033), Protein, Total, Plasma or Serum (0020029), and Bilirubin, Total, Serum or Plasma  (0020032).


Test Code
1850


Alias/See Also
Liver Function Panel


Preferred Specimen
One 4 mL plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.


Minimum Volume
1 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C.  (Min: 0.3 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.


Transport Temperature
1 mL plasma or serum at 2-8°C.  (Min: 0.3 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.


Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year


Methodology
Refer to individual components.

Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat


Report Available
Within 24 hours


Limitations
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature.  Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.




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.