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Test Code LFT Liver Function Panel

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Helen Graham Cancer Center
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Profile Information:  
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Bilirubin, Direct
Albumin Bilirubin, Total
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Protein, Total
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)  

 

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  Preferred: 4.5 mL Lithium Heparin (Mint Green top PST Gel) tube

Acceptable: 5.0 mL SST (Gold top) tube or 6.0 mL Serum (Red top) tube

Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:  For pediatrics, draw blood in 2, 0.5-mL green-top MICROTAINERS®.
Note:  Label tube(s) with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

See individual test listings.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  not available

STAT Turnaround Time:  not available

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