HCV FIBRO
HCV FibroSURE
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3626
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Patient should be fasting for at least 8 hours
Required Patient Info:
The patient's age and sex must be included on the request form.
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
3.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
2 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum the from cells within 2 hours of collection.
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 have gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, improperly labeled, or nonfasting specimens will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
81596 - HCV Fibro Sure (EAP 30021393)
Method:
Varies
Test Includes:
Bilirubin, Total; Haptoglobin; ALT (SGPT) P5P; GGT; Apolipoprotein A-1; Alpha 2-Macroglobulins, Qn; Fibrosis Score.