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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Performed: Tues, Thurs
Turn Around Time: 2-5 days
CPT Codes: 83883; 84450; 84460; 84520; 82977 (Alt code 81599)
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes: Please note, both serum and plasma are required for this test. Since a recent platelet count result must be provided for testing, an order for platelet count may be automatically ordered and is required for collection at the time of Liver Fibrosis testing.
Clinical Utility: Noninvasive, serum surrogate marker test for assessment of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic viral hepatitis.
Link:
Liver Fibrosis, Chronic Viral Hepatitis (Echosens FibroMeter)
Unacceptable Conditions: Gross hemolysis, Gross lipemia, Patients < 2 years old, QNS for one or more analytes
Components
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Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
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Specimen Requirements
| Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
| Blood (Serum AND Plasma) |
2, 5mL Red w Gel AND 1, 3mL Na Citrate Blue |
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Critical Frozen |
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