Hepatic Function Panel
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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 ...
Test Details
Methodology
Reference Range(s)
Alternative Name(s)
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
Setup Schedule
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable