Synonyms

LFTs

Clinical Indications

Diagnosis and monitoring of liver disease

Test Includes

Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin
Total Bilirubin
Alkaline Phosphatase
ALT

Request Form

Combined Pathology Blood form (Yellow/Black)

Availability

On request.

Specific Criteria

Should not be repeated within 3 days unless specifically indicated e.g. paracetamol overdose.

Turnaround Time

Same day

Specimen

Serum

Volume

2 ml

Container

Yellow top (SST) tube

Causes for Rejection

Unlabelled sample

Reference Ranges

Total Protein: 60 - 80 g/L
Albumin: 35 - 50 g/L
Globulin: Adult: 20 - 35 g/L
Total Bilirubin: Less than 20 umol/L. .
Alkaline Phosphatase: Adult: 30 - 130 IU/L. Children: 30 - 350 IU/L.
ALT: Less than 40 IU/L. See interpretative algorithm for raised ALT