Liver Function Tests (Blood)

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TF

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

See individual tests

Synonyms

LFT (Blood), LFTs (Blood), Liver Function (Blood)

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Last updated: 13/05/2026