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HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL, SERUM (087-0713)

CPT 4 Code: 80076

Test includes: Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT, AST, Direct Bilirubin, Total Bilirubin, and Total Protein

Test Order Mnemonic: LFP

Lab: Clinical Chemistry

Request Form: Outpatient

Collection: Routine venipuncture

Storage Instructions: Centrifuge the specimen to separate serum from red cells within 2 hours of collection. Store at 2 - 8 Degrees C

Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysis

Availability: Samples are received 24 hours at Sample Management, Room 5.136 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: Routine 4 hours; STAT: 1 hour

Specimen: Blood

Volume: 7-mL blood

Minimum Volume: 0.5-mL serum

Container: SST (gel barrier) or red topped tube

Reference Ranges:

Albumin 3.2-5.2 g/dL
Alkaline Phosphatase 34-122 u/L
ALT 9-51 u/L
AST 13-38 u/L
Direct Bilirubin 0.0-0.3 mg/dL
Total Bilirubin 0.1-1.1 mg/dL
Total Protein 6.0-8.0 g/dL

Reviewed April 2007 by P. Harris

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