Hepatic Function Panel A

HMC and UW-MT Onsite Locations:

Preferred: 4 mL blood in LIME GREEN PST tube

Also Acceptable: 4 mL blood in ORANGE RST, GOLD SST, RED TOP or GREEN TOP tube

Pediatric: 1 Full LIME GREEN MICROTAINER

Offsite Clinic or Other Locations:

Preferred: 4 mL blood in GOLD SST tube

Also Acceptable: 4 mL blood in ORANGE RST, LIME GREEN PST, RED TOP or GREEN TOP tube

Pediatric: 1 Full LIME GREEN MICROTAINER

Login: Spin and separate serum/plasma from cells within 2 hours. Deliver specimen directly to lab.

Outside and Remote Locations: Centrifuge and separate serum/plasma from cells within 2 hours. Aliquot in brown tube or wrap in foil to protect from light. Refrigerate serum/plasma

Note: An HFPA CANNOT be added if specimen is greater than16 hours old.