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Test ID BLOD1152 Hepatic Function Panel Less Than 1 Month

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma

 

Specimen should be protected from light.  Prompt separation of serum/plasma from cells is essential.

Fasting is preferred.

 

Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     2.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL (pediatric minimum)   

 

Stability/Transport

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

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

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

CPT

80076