FIBROSpect HCV
Test Mnemonic
FS2
CPT Codes
- 83883 - QTY (1)
- 83520 - QTY (1)
- 82397 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Prometheus FIBROSpect HCV
Performing Laboratory
Prometheus
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 1 month |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Days Performed
Twice a week
Turnaround Time
6 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemiluminescence (CL) | |
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) | |
| Nephelometry (NEPH) |
Clinical Info
Useful for detecting, staging and monitoring liver fibrosis in hepatitis C (HCV) patients. The test is a non-invasive, serum diagnostic that provides a quantitative fibrosis score to help physicians risk stratify and monitor patients based on 3 clinically relevant biomarkers.