Methodology
Nephelometry, Spectrophotometry (SP)
Synonyms
Fibrosure
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-7 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemic; Patients <2 years old; QNS for one or more analytes
Test Volume Required
3.5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Serum should be separated from the cells as soon as possible after visible clot formation (usually 15-30 minutes after collection). Avoid freezing and thawing.
Included Tests
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alpha-2-Macroglobulin, Apolipoprotein A1, Total Bilirubin, Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT), Haptoglobin, Fibrosis Score, and Necroinflammat Act Score.
CPT Codes
81596
Revised
8/29/24
Initials
SA