Quick Facts
- Sample: Blood
- Fasting: Fasting for 8-10 hours is required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection.
- Turnaround: 1-2 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
What's Included
This panel brings together 9 tests that look at the liver from several angles. Biomarkers tested may vary slightly between labs, so see the sample report for detailed biomarker information.
Cholesterol, Total
Cholesterol, Total: The combined amount of cholesterol in the blood, including cholesterol carried by HDL, LDL, and other lipoproteins. Helps assess cardiovascular health and the risk of heart disease.
Hepatic Function Panel
- Protein, Total: The combined amount of albumin and globulin proteins in the blood, helping assess liver and kidney function and nutritional health.
- Albumin: A protein produced by the liver that helps maintain fluid balance in the bloodstream and transports hormones, medications, and other substances.
- Globulin (Not Included With LabCorp): A group of blood proteins involved in immune defense, inflammation, and the transport of various substances.
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio (Not Included With LabCorp): A calculated value comparing albumin to globulin levels in the blood, helping evaluate changes in protein balance.
- Bilirubin, Total: The combined amount of direct and indirect bilirubin in the blood, a yellow pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells. Helps evaluate liver function and bilirubin processing.
- Bilirubin, Direct: The portion of bilirubin processed by the liver into a water-soluble form for elimination through bile. Elevated levels may indicate liver or bile duct disorders.
- Bilirubin, Indirect (Not Included With LabCorp): The portion of bilirubin that has not yet been processed by the liver. Elevated levels may indicate increased red blood cell breakdown or impaired bilirubin processing.
- Alkaline Phosphatase: An enzyme found primarily in the liver, bile ducts, and bones. Elevated blood levels may indicate bile duct disorders, liver conditions, or increased bone activity.
- AST (SGOT): An enzyme found in the liver, heart, muscles, and other tissues. Elevated blood levels may indicate liver damage or injury to other tissues.
- ALT (SGPT): An enzyme found primarily in the liver that helps process amino acids. Elevated blood levels may indicate liver cell damage or inflammation.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets Blood Test
White Blood Cells
Red Blood Cells and Red Cell Indices
- Red Blood Cells (RBC): Carries oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from your cells. Iron deficiency can lower this count.
- Hemoglobin: A compound inside red cells that carries oxygen through your bloodstream and gives blood its red color.
- Hematocrit: The percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells.
- MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin): The average hemoglobin amount within a single red blood cell.
- MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration): The average hemoglobin concentration percentage within a red blood cell.
- MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume): The average size of your red blood cells.
- RDW (Red Cell Distribution Width): Measures the variation in volume and size among your red blood cells.
Platelets
- Platelet Count: Blood cell particles that play a role in forming blood clots.
- MPV (Mean Platelet Volume): The average size of platelets in the blood, providing information about platelet production and activity.
White Blood Cell Differential
- Neutrophils: The most common white blood cell type, created by your bone marrow to combat inflammatory and infectious conditions.
- Lymphocytes: B cells and T cells that fight bacteria and other pathogens, found mainly in your lymph system.
- Monocytes: Work alongside neutrophils to fight infections and clear away dead or damaged cells.
- Eos (Eosinophils): White blood cells that become active in response to allergies and certain infections.
- Basophils: Help detect infections early, support wound healing, and respond to allergic reactions.
- Immature Granulocytes: A component of your white blood cell differential included in this panel. (Labcorp only)
LD or LDH
Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LD): An enzyme found in nearly all body tissues, particularly the liver, heart, muscles, kidneys, and red blood cells. Elevated blood levels may indicate tissue damage or injury but do not identify the specific cause or location.
GGT
Prothrombin with INR
- Prothrombin Time (PT): The time it takes for blood plasma to clot, helping evaluate blood clotting function and detect potential bleeding or clotting disorders.
- INR: A standardized calculation based on prothrombin time (PT) that accounts for differences in laboratory testing methods, allowing more consistent comparison of clotting results.
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Tumor Marker: A protein produced primarily by the fetal liver that is normally present at low levels in adults. Elevated blood levels may be associated with liver cancer, certain germ cell tumors, or noncancerous liver conditions.
Ferritin
Acute Hepatitis Panel
- Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM: An antibody produced by the immune system in response to hepatitis A virus (HAV). Its presence typically indicates a recent or current hepatitis A infection.
- Hepatitis B Core Antibody, IgM: An antibody produced in response to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) core antigen. Helps identify recent or acute hepatitis B infection and may also be detected during reactivation.
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigen: A protein found on the surface of the hepatitis B virus. Its presence indicates a current hepatitis B infection, which may be acute or chronic.
- Hepatitis C Virus Antibody: An antibody produced in response to exposure to the hepatitis C virus. A positive result may indicate a current or past infection and requires additional testing, typically HCV RNA, to determine whether the virus is currently present.
Benefits
- Evaluates liver health through enzymes, proteins, and bilirubin in one panel.
- Includes a complete blood count with differential and platelets.
- Adds clotting measurements with prothrombin time and INR.
- Screens for hepatitis A, B, and C markers in one draw.
- Includes ferritin to evaluate your body's iron stores.
- Provides GGT and LDH, enzymes found in liver and other tissues.
Who Is This Test For?
- You want a broad look at your overall liver health.
- You have risk factors for liver disease, such as alcohol use or hepatitis history.
- You take medications that can affect the liver.
- You have a chronic liver condition and follow it at regular intervals.
- You want hepatitis A, B, and C markers checked alongside liver function.
How It Works
- Order Your Test Online
- Visit a Local Lab
- Get Results Online
FAQ
1. Do I need to fast or prepare for this test?
Yes. Fasting for 8-10 hours is required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection.
2. How quickly will I get results?
Expect results in 1-2 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
3. What can my results tell me?
Think of this panel as several views of the liver working together. Enzymes and proteins show how the liver is functioning, hepatitis markers look for viral exposure or infection, and clotting tests show how well your blood forms clots. Blood counts and ferritin add context about blood cells and iron stores. No single result gives the full picture.
4. How do I interpret the results?
Patterns matter more than any one number. A value outside the range may mean little by itself, and a value inside it does not rule out a concern. Your symptoms, medical history, medications, and other lab findings all shape what results mean. Directly measured values, calculated values, and ratios each carry different information, so a healthcare provider can help you read them together.
Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.
5. What should I do if my results are abnormal?
Start by sharing your report with a qualified healthcare provider. An out-of-range value is not a diagnosis, and it does not automatically call for treatment. Your provider can look at how several results fit together and decide whether any additional evaluation makes sense. Keep taking any prescribed medication unless your provider tells you otherwise.
Pre-test preparation
Fasting for 8-10 hours is required. Discontinue biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection.
