Liver/CMET

Message


SRHC Clients

Outreach/Outpatients:  1 gold top tube

Inpatients:  1 light green tube

Transport room temp < 2 hours if cells and serum are not separated.
Transport refrigerated same day if cells and serum are separated.




Test Code
LIVCM


Alias/See Also
Liver Panel and CMET Panel


Includes
Includes all components of a CMET plus a direct bilirubin since a CMET and Liver Panel duplicate each other except for the direct bilirubin.


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 light green tube, 1 gold tube or 1 red tube


Transport Container
1 light green tube, 1 gold tube or 1 red tube


Specimen Stability
48 hrs if refrigerated.  Refrigerate within 4 hours.


Methodology
Varies by test

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
4-8 hrs


Reference Range
See patient report.




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.