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HelpTest Code LIVER.1 LIVER PANEL
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| A/G Ratio (Calculation) | Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT) |
| Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) | Bilirubin, Total and Direct |
| Albumin | Gamma-Glutamyltransferase (GGT) |
| Alkaline Phosphatase | Protein, Total |
Useful in the evaluation of liver function.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Serum
Serum Gel Tube
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of
serum-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Alternate:
Serum
Plain, Red-Top Tube
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of
serum-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Alternate:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma-Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
A/G RATIO
1.1-1.8
See individual test listings for other reference values.
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80076
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate