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HelpTest Code LAB20 Hepatic Function Panel
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) | Bilirubin, Direct |
| Albumin | Bilirubin, Total |
| Alkaline Phosphatase Activity, Total | Protein, Total |
| Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT) | |
Method Name:
See individual test listings.
Literature Reference:
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: 2 to 4 hours after receipt in laboratory
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80076
Reference Values
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Literature Reference:
See individual test listings.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:
1 dark green-top (lithium heparin) tube
1 red-top tube
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.
Test performed in South County Siteman and Ambulatory Cancer Building Lab. Centrifuge sample and deliver to the Cobas. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.
Special Instructions
See Analyte Stability Chart under General Information for a complete list.
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| Alanine Aminotransferase | 1742-6 |
| Albumin | 1751-7 |
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 6768-6 |
| Aspartate Aminotransferase | 1920-8 |
| Bilirubin, Direct | 1968-7 |
| Bilirubin, Total | 1975-2 |
| Protein, Total | 2885-2 |