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HelpTest Code HEPFR Hepatic Function Panel - River Parishes
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB20
Epic Description: HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL
This Soft code is for River Parishes. All other sites order HEPFP (LAB20).
Synonym
Panel includes Albumin, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Alk. Phos, AST, ALT, and Total Protein
NOTE: Direct Bili is not included in the Hepatic Function Panel for River Parishes Lab.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 2 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 2 X 0.6 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Protect from light. Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma or serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.35 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial. Deliver to laboratory. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
80076