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HelpTest ID BLOD0575 Hepatic Function Panel
Synonym
LFT, Liver function tests
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma (Preferred)
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 separated 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
Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bemidji, Black Hills
| Room Temperature | 24 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Additional Information
Test includes the following: Alkaline Phosphatase, AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), Total Bilirubin, Indirect Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Albumin and Total Protein.
Methodology
See individual tests.
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Black Hills
CPT
80076