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Test ID BLOD0575 Hepatic Function Panel

AKA

LFT
Liver function tests

Specimen Type/Requirements

Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum

 

Specimen should be protected from light if testing is delayed more than 8 hours. 
 
Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection. 
 
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL  
 Pediatric Volume     0.25 mL   

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     24 hours     
 Refrigerated     7 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Additional Information

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

Methodology

See individual tests

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Rapid City

CPT

80076