Hepatic Function Panel

Message
Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.


Test Code
HEP


CPT Codes
80076

Includes
Total Protein
Albumin
A/G Ratio
Alk Phos
AST
ALT
Bilirubin, Total
Bilirubin, Unconjugated
Bilirubin, Conjugated
Bilirubin, Direct
Bilirubin, Delta


Preferred Specimen
0.3 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)


Other Acceptable Specimens
0.3 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial 0.3 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) gel separator tube


Instructions
Protect specimen from prolonged exposure to light and direct sunlight.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: Not recommended


Methodology
Spectrophotometry

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Next Day Available STAT 1/2 Hour


Reference Range
See individual tests.


Clinical Significance
See individual tests for clinical use.




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.