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DCP, Des Gamma Cbxy Pro 19982
Test CodeDCP
Alias/See Also
DCP
CPT Codes
83951
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1
Instructions
Draw one SST and send serum refrigerated
Transport Container
SST
Transport Temperature
R
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 21 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 21 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Heavy, visible particulate matter
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues a.m.; Report available: 3 days
Reference Range
<7.5 ng/mL
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |