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Test Code HEP PNL Hepatic Panel (Liver Profile)

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Methodology

Profile Information:
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) Bilirubin, Direct (Calculated)
Albumin Bilirubin, Total
Alkaline Phosphatase Protein, Total
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT)  

Note: See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered. 

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 2 hours of draw.

2. Avoid hemolysis.

 

Alternate (Non-Hospital Patient):

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Spin down unopened (vacuum intact) tube within 2 hours of draw.

2. Avoid hemolysis.

 

Reference Values

BILIRUBIN, DIRECT (CALCULATION)

0-1 month: <1.5 mg/dL
>1 month: 0.0-0.4 mg/dL

See individual test listings for other test values.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT-45 minutes

Routine-shift

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80076

Special Instructions