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DCP (Des-Gamma-Carboxy-Prothrombin)

Test Code
19982


CPT Codes
83951

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 21 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Heavy, visible particulate matter


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 1 day a week.


Clinical Significance
The DCP assay is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid in the risk assessment of patients with chronic liver disease for progression to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in conjunction with other laboratory findings and clinical assessment.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.