HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL, SERUM/PLASMA
| Synonyms: | Liver Function Panel |
| Computer Code: | CLFP |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). Pediatrics: 0.6 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | Albumin 3.5-5.2 GM/DL Alkaline Phosphatase MALE: age >18 yrs = 30-115 IU/L age 16-17 yrs = <225 IU/L age 12-15 yrs = <500 IU/L age 1-11 yrs = <350 IU/L FEMALE: age >18 = 30-115 IU/L age 16-17 yrs = <160IU/L age 12-15 yrs = <350 IU/L age 1-11 yrs = <350 IU/L ALT 5-60 IU/L AST 5-45 IU/L Direct Bilirubin 0-0.3 MG/DL Total Bilirubin 0.1-1.2 MG/DL Total Protein 6.0-8.0 GM/DL |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 45 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 80076 |
| LCD or NCD: | LCD LCD LCD |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |