Liver Profile

Message
SRHC Clients

Outreach/Outpatients:  1 gold top tube

Inpatients:  1 light green tube


Transport at room temp < 2 hours if cells and serum not separated.
Transport refrigerated < 8 hours if cells and serum are separated


Test Code
LIVR


Alias/See Also
Hepatic Function Profile
Liver Function Panel


CPT Codes
80076

Includes
 albumin, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, AST, ALT, total protein, & globulin


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.