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HelpTest Code LFT Liver Panel - Alb, ALT, ALP, AST, TBil
Specimen Requirements
Preferred
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
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Acceptable
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin)
Volume: 4.5mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type | Serum/Plasma |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerate | 7 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |
Reference Interval
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Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
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ALBUMIN, SERUM
BILIRUBIN, TOTAL
ALANINE TRANSAMINASE (ALT)
ASPARTATE TRANSAMINASE (AST)
ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE
Service Code
31010
Update
last updated 26/07/2023
Updated on Collection instructions (plasma)
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346