Liver Function Tests
Tests:Liver Function Tests
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| Synonym(s) | LFT, ALT, AST, ALP, Albumin, Total Bilirubin, LFTS, lft |
| Specimen | 4 mL Lithium Heparin (green top) or SST (gold top) |
| Paediatric Specimen | 0.5 mL Brown, yellow, or green top |
| Add-on conditions | 7 days @ 4°C |
| Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 24 hours |
| Turnaround Time | Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours |
| Where analysed | Hastings |
| Department | Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448 |
| Registration Code | LFTH, Register PGGT or PTP individually if requested. |
| Deletion Code | 7663 |
| Useful Information | Test group includes ALT, AST, ALP, Albumin and Total bilirubin. If ALP is increased GGT is added. |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Available upon request |