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HelpTest Code LAB20 Hepatic Panel
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Evaluation of patients with liver disease of unknown etiology.
Includes: Total Protein, Albumin, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase, AST, ALT and Indirect Bilirubin.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Specimen Handling
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. Minimize exposure to light.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Methodology
Various, see individual test.
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/24/2025
7/8/25 AP