Liver Profile, Serum
Use
The hepatic function panel is useful for screening liver damage. It is especially helpful in cases where patients have conditions or are taking drugs that might affect the liver. The panel helps diagnose liver disease in symptomatic individuals and is used to monitor liver health and the effectiveness of treatments over time. An abnormal result might indicate a need for further testing to determine the cause of liver dysfunction.
Special Instructions
Ship specimens in amber vial to protect from light. Patient's age and sex are required for this test. If ordering is not done electronically, complete and send the Kidney Transplant Test Request form with the specimen.
Limitations
The results from the hepatic function panel do not diagnose a specific liver condition alone. Abnormal results may indicate a temporary liver issue or another problem elsewhere in the body, such as in skeletal muscles, pancreas, or heart. Further testing may be necessary to confirm the underlying cause of abnormal liver test outcomes.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 24325-3
- 1751-7
- 6768-6
- 1743-4
- 30239-8
- 1968-7
- 1975-2
- 2885-2
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.6 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Amber vial
Collection Instructions
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into an amber vial within 2 hours of collection.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |