NASH FIBRO
NASH FibroSURE
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB4034
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
The patient should be fasting for at least 8 hours prior to collection.
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
3.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
2 mL
Specimen Processing:
SEPARATE THE SERUM FROM THE CELLS WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION. Submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Stability after separation from cells:
Room Temperature – 72 hours
Refrigerated – 72 hours
Frozen – 7 days
Freeze/Thaw cycles: Stable x1
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples that are grossly hemolyzed, grossly lipemic, are improperly labeled or are non-fasting will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
MAAA 0003M - NASH FibroSURE (EAP 99935110)
Notes:
This test is intended for noninvasive assessment of liver status in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).