View source for Tests:Liver Function Tests

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Liver Function Tests}} 

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
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|'''Synonym(s)'''
|LFT, lft, LFTS ( ALT, AST, ALP, Albumin, Total Bilirubin) 
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|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green top or gold top
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|'''''
|0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
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|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
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|'''Minimum volume'''
|300uL plasma or serum
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|'''Registration Code'''
|LFTH, Register PGGT or PTP individually if requested.
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|'''Add-on conditions'''
|7 days @ 4°C
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|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Sun, 24 hours
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|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
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|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
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|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
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|'''Deletion Code'''
|7663
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|'''Useful Information'''
|Test group includes ALT, AST, ALP, Albumin and Total bilirubin. If ALP is increased GGT is added.
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|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Available upon request
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