Hepatic Function Panel

Test code

10256

CPT code(s)*

80076

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Clinical significance

Hepatic Function Panel - This panel may be helpful in assessing liver injury, diagnosing liver diseases, and monitoring treatment of liver diseases and adverse effects of hepatotoxic drugs [1]. This panel includes total protein, albumin, globulin (calculated), albumin/globulin ratio, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin (calculated), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ALT, AST, ALP, and bilirubin are common liver chemistry analytes that can be used to evaluate liver injury. ALT is a more liver-specific marker than AST. The latter also is present in the peripheral circulation during episodes of skeletal, cardiac, and…

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Details

Test details

Includes

Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin (calculated), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Indirect Bilirubin (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, AST, ALT

Methodology

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Alternative name(s)

LFT,Basic Liver Profile,Liver Function Profile

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	None Specified
Preferred specimen(s)	1 mL serum
Minimum volume	0.5 mL
Collection instructions	Administration of STRENSIQ may interfere in certain assays and may falsely elevate values. For patients receiving STRENSIQ, consideration should be given to using alternate methods.
Transport container	Serum separator tube (SST)
Transport temperature	Room temperature
Specimen stability	Room temperature: 24 hours Refrigerated: 72 hours Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject criteria	Hemolysis • Received frozen

Reference range(s)

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Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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