Hepatic Function Panel
Also known as: HEPATIC
Use
The Hepatic Function Panel is used for the initial screening for hepatobiliary inflammation. It includes tests for a variety of liver function indicators, such as albumin, ALP, AST, ALT, direct bilirubin, total protein, and total bilirubin. These components help assess the liver's ability to produce proteins and clear bilirubin as well as detect liver cell damage and bile duct obstruction.
Special Instructions
Ensure serum tube clots completely at room temperature before separating serum or plasma from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer the separated specimen to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. The panel is suitable for individuals undergoing evaluation of liver function related to various conditions, including primary biliary cholangitis, cystic fibrosis, and autoimmune hepatitis.
Limitations
Variations in reference intervals may occur depending on the instrumentation used during testing. The results of the panel should be interpreted in the context of additional clinical information and other diagnostic procedures. Hemolysis, lipemia, or an increased presence of bilirubin or other proteins may interfere with certain tests included in this panel, potentially influencing the results.
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 6768-6
- 1920-8
- 1742-6
- 2885-2
- 1751-7
- 1975-2
- 1968-7
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube
Collection Instructions
Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 1 year |