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Turnaround Time
Within 1 day
Test Includes
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT); albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, serum; aspartate aminotransferase (AST/SGOT); bilirubin, direct; bilirubin, total; protein, total, serum
Methodology
See individual tests.
Related Documents
For more information, please view the literature below.
AMA-Recognized Organ and Disease Panels
Clinical Practice Algorithms for Evaluation of Liver Function Chemistry Tests - Technical Review
Specimen Requirements
Information on collection, storage, and volume
Specimen
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (heparin) tube
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Collection
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.