Test Code HEPP HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL
Performing Laboratory
Helen Keller Hospital
Methodology
Profile Information: |
|
Albumin | Protein, Total |
Alkaline Phosphatase | Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic
Transaminase/Aspartate Aminotransferase (SGOT/AST) |
Bilirubin, Total and Direct | Serum Glutamic Pyruvate Transaminase/Alanine Aminotransferase (SGPT/ALT) |
Specimen Container:
Green Lithium Heparin Tube
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light
green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL)
of
plasma or serum.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Serum | RT, Spun |
24 hours |
Refrig.,Spun |
72 hours |
Reference Intervals:
See individual tests listings
Day(s) Test Set Up:
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding:
80076