Hepatic Function Panel
| Label Mnemonic: | HFP |
| Epic code: | LAB20 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 80076 |
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
 |
| Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
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.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Refer to individual components.
Comments:
Refer to BD Microtainer® Tubes product sheet for detailed sample collection
instructions.
This panel includes Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Albumin, Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Bilirubin, Direct, Bilirubin, Total, Phosphatase, Alkaline and Total Protein.
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 pre analytical variables which can effect results. Contact Client Services Staff at 319-384-7212 if you need assistance.
This panel includes Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Albumin, Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Bilirubin, Direct, Bilirubin, Total, Phosphatase, Alkaline and Total Protein.
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 pre analytical variables which can effect results. Contact Client Services Staff at 319-384-7212 if you need assistance.
Methodology:
Refer to individual components.
Sample
Processing:
Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation of plasma/serum and cells within 1 hour of collection. Send specimen in original tube. Do Not transfer to another tube.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
All sample storage requirements are intended for delivery to UIHC within 24 hours of collection for testing. If samples won't arrive in this time period, please call the UIHC Core Lab for alternative storage/shipping instructions (319-356-3527).
All sample storage requirements are intended for delivery to UIHC within 24 hours of collection for testing. If samples won't arrive in this time period, please call the UIHC Core Lab for alternative storage/shipping instructions (319-356-3527).
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
80076
See also:
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Plasma
Albumin, Plasma
Alkaline Phosphatase, Plasma
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Plasma
Bilirubin, Direct, Plasma
Bilirubin, Total, Plasma
Total Protein, Plasma
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Plasma
Albumin, Plasma
Alkaline Phosphatase, Plasma
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Plasma
Bilirubin, Direct, Plasma
Bilirubin, Total, Plasma
Total Protein, Plasma