| Ordering Code | 1601 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Hepatic Function Profile |
| Alias | Includes testing for: SGOT (AST), SGPT (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Total Protein, Albumin, Indirect Bilirubin (calculated) Liver Function Tests (LFT's) |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green), Serum in Plain (Red) |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Collection Instructions | After collection, avoid prolonged exposure to light Lithium Heparin specimens: full draw required. (Underfilled Li Heparin tubes may cause elevated bilirubin results) |
| Handling Instructions | Photosensitive. Cannot add test to light exposed specimens >6 hours old. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Ambient Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 24 Hours Refrigerated: 4 Days Frozen: 2 Weeks |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed, Prolonged exposure to light, Insufficient quantity |
| Avail. Stat | YES |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | See individual analytes |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 16, 2025.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGOT (AST) | ALL | 0-40 | 0-40 | IU/L | |||||
| SGPT (ALT) | ALL | 0-41 | 0-41 | IU/L | |||||
| Alkaline Phosphatase | >=18Y | 35-129 | 35-129 | IU/L | |||||
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 12Y-17Y | <390 | <187 | IU/L | |||||
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 6Y-12Y | <300 | <300 | IU/L | |||||
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 3Y-6Y | <269 | <269 | IU/L | |||||
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 1Y-3Y | <281 | <281 | IU/L | |||||
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 6M-1Y | <462 | <462 | IU/L | |||||
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 5D-6M | <449 | <449 | IU/L | |||||
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 1D-5D | <231 | <231 | IU/L | |||||
| Alkaline Phosphatase | 0-1D | <250 | <250 | IU/L | |||||
| Bilirubin, Total | >=17Y | 0-1.2 | 0-1.2 | mg/dL | |||||
| Bilirubin, Total | 2W-16Y | 0-1.0 | 0-1.0 | mg/dL | |||||
| Bilirubin, Total | 4D-2W | 0-12.0 | >= 18.0 | 0-12.0 | >= 18.0 | mg/dL | |||
| Bilirubin, Total | 2D-4D | <=17.0 | >= 18.0 | <=17.0 | >= 18.0 | mg/dL | |||
| Bilirubin, Total | 1D-2D | <=14.0 | >= 15.0 | <=14.0 | >= 15.0 | mg/dL | |||
| Bilirubin, Total | 0-1D | <=8.0 | >= 15.0 | <=8.0 | >= 15.0 | mg/dL | |||
| Bilirubin, Direct | ALL | 0-0.3 | 0-0.3 | mg/dL | |||||
| Bilirubin, Indirect | >=2Y | 0-1.0 | 0-1.0 | mg/dL | |||||
| Bilirubin, Indirect | 2W-1Y | 0-1.0 | 0-1.0 | mg/dL | |||||
| Bilirubin, Indirect | 1W-2W | 0-12.0 | 0-12.0 | mg/dL | |||||
| Bilirubin, Indirect | 2D-1W | 0-15.0 | 0-15.0 | mg/dL | |||||
| Bilirubin, Indirect | 0-2D | 0-12.0 | 0-12.0 | mg/dL | |||||
| Total Protein | ALL | 6.4-8.3 | 6.4-8.3 | gm/dL | |||||
| Albumin | ALL | 3.5-5.2 | 3.5-5.2 | gm/dL | |||||
| Globulin | ALL | 2.1-3.7 | 2.1-3.7 | g/dL | |||||
| Albumin/Globulin Ratio | ALL | 1.0 - 2.4 | 1.0 - 2.4 |