Hepatic Function Panel, Plasma

Hepatic Function Panel

Order Code:	HFP
Order Form:	Laboratory Requisition

Specimen:

Plasma

Collection Medium:

Plasma Separator Tube

Alternate Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.

Minimum:

3 mL whole blood from light green top tube or ONE microtainer

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

Refer to individual components.

Comments:

Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) along with the Laboratory Requisition before shipping the specimen. Follow the sample processing instructions in order to limit the preanalytical variables which can effect results. Contact the Technical Service Representative if you need assistance.

Methodology:

Refer to individual components.

Sample Processing:

Allow the specimen to clot for approximately 30 minutes.
Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 10 minutes.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
If the separator gel does not create a sufficient barrier between the plasma and cells, aliquot the plasma to an appropriate transport vial.

Sample Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

CPT Code:

80076

See also:
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Plasma
Albumin, Plasma
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Plasma
Bilirubin, Direct, Plasma
Bilirubin, Total, Plasma
Phosphatase, Alkaline, Plasma
Total Protein, Plasma