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Test Code LFT Hepatic Function Panel

Important Note

Specimen should be protected from light.

Additional Codes

Cerner

NextGen

Hepatic Function Panel

Hepatic Function Panel

Hepatic

 

HF

 

Alternate Name(s)

Liver Function Tests

LFTs

Liver Profile

Liver Enzymes Test

Hepatic

HF

Patient Preparation

None

Collection Instructions

  • Standard phlebotomy practices.
  • Specimen should be protected from light.
  • Do not lay PST or SST tube down after centrifuging.

Specimen Requirements

Container

Specimen Type

Tube

Lithium Heparin Plasma

PST

 or  or 

Serum

 or 

SST

 or  or 

 

Stability

Storage

Temperature

Stability

Room Temperature

18-28°C

≤ 4 hours

Refrigerated

2-8°C

≤ 3 days

If separated within 4 hours

Frozen

≤-18 °C

Not recommended

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis

Result Reporting and Reference Values

Refer to:

Reflex Testing

None

Limitations

Please refer to the individual tests for limitations.

Useful For/ Methodology

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