HELLP Panel
Alternate Names
Help panel, Hemolysis Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets Panel
SoftLab Order Code
NA - must order individual tests
Epic Order Name
HELLP Panel
Epic Order ID
NA - Order in Epic under order sets & panels
Tests Included
AST, ALT, CBC, Creatinine, Uric Acid, Lactate Dehyrogenase (LDH)
Laboratory
All Sites
Additional Test Information
For obstetrical patients only
Sample Type
Whole blood and serum
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA) and RST-(Orange serum separator tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Any serum tube may be substitued for the RST (SST, Plain red, Red/Black speckle top)
No substitution for the lavender
Collecting Volume
2.0 ml Lavender, 3.0 ml Orange
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 ml Lavender, 1.5 ml Orange
CPT Codes
See individual tests