Hepatitis C Virus, Fibrosure
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HPCF
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026654
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026654
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-5 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 3.5 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection.
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: Separate serum from cells within two hours of collection.
Specimen Acceptability
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; improper labeling; nonfasting specimen; patient younger than 14 years of age
Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; improper labeling; nonfasting specimen; patient younger than 14 years of age
Clinical Utilities
Assessment of liver status following a diagnosis of HCV. Baseline determination of liver status before initiating HCV therapy. Posttreatment assessment of liver status six months after completion of therapy. Noninvasive assessment of liver status in patients who are at increased risk of complications from a liver biopsy.
CPT Codes
81596
* The CPT codes provided 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 payer being billed.
