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HCV Fibrosure (LABCORP)
Test Code99901000875
Alias/See Also
LAB8385: Hepatitis C Virus FibroSURE | LABCORP EAP: 550123
CPT Codes
81596x1
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2
Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2 LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2 LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2
Instructions
Adults: 5 mL gel-barrier tube
*Minimum: 3 mL gel-barrier tube*
*Minimum: 3 mL gel-barrier tube*
Transport Temperature
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: THE PATIENT'S AGE AND GENDER MUST BE INCLUDED ON THE TEST REQUEST FORM.
Specimen: Serum
Volume: 3.5 ml
Minimum Volume: 2 ml
Container: Red top tube or gel barrier tube
Collection: Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection.
Patient preparation: Patient should be fasting for at least eight hours.
Storage Instructions: Specimen can be stored refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C for 72 hours and frozen at -70°C for seven days. Frozen samples are stable for one freeze/thaw cycle.
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 7 days
Causes for rejection: gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; improper labeling; non-fasting specimen; patient younger than 14 years of age.
Specimen: Serum
Volume: 3.5 ml
Minimum Volume: 2 ml
Container: Red top tube or gel barrier tube
Collection: Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection.
Patient preparation: Patient should be fasting for at least eight hours.
Storage Instructions: Specimen can be stored refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C for 72 hours and frozen at -70°C for seven days. Frozen samples are stable for one freeze/thaw cycle.
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 7 days
Causes for rejection: gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; improper labeling; non-fasting specimen; patient younger than 14 years of age.
Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 4 Days
Last Updated: June 30, 2023
