Liver Fibrosis, Chronic Viral Hepatitis
Test Mnemonic
HEPFIB
CPT Codes
- 83883 - QTY (1)
- 84450 - QTY (1)
- 84460 - QTY (1)
- 84520 - QTY (1)
- 82977 - QTY (1)
- 81599 alt code - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Echosens FibroMeter
Includes
- Alpha-2-Macroglobulin, FibroMeter
- Alanine Aminotransferase, FibroMeter
- Aspartate Aminotransferase, FibroMeter
- Gamma Glutamyl Transferase, FibroMeter
- Urea Nitrogen, Serum, FibroMeter
- FibroMeter Platelet Count
- Fibrometer Prothrombin Index
- FibroMeter Patient Score
- CirrhoMeter Patient Score
- Fibrosis Metavir Classification
- InflaMeter Patient Score
- InflaMeter Metavir Classification
- EER Fibrometer Report
- FibroMeter Interpretation
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Multiple specimen tubes must be collected for this panel. Fill tube to at least half of fill volume. This tube is for test: Platelet Count (PLTCT). | |
| 3 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Multiple specimen tubes must be collected for this panel. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to standard aliquot tube. This tube is for test: Liver Fibrosis, Chronic Viral Hepatitis (HEPFIB). | |
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium citrate (Lt. Blue) | Frozen, Critical | Multiple specimen tubes must be collected for this panel. Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer platelet-poor citrated plasma to standard aliquot tube and freeze. This tube is for test: Liver Fibrosis, Chronic Viral Hepatitis (HEPFIB). |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | 0.3 mL EDTA (Lavender) whole blood; 1.2 mL SST (Gold) serum; 0.5 mL Sodium citrate (Lt. Blue) plasma |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | Whole blood: Unacceptable; Serum: 2 weeks; Plasma: 2 weeks |
| Refrigerated | Whole blood: 48 hours; Serum: 1 week; Plasma: Unacceptable |
| Ambient | Whole blood: 24 hours; Serum: 8 hours; Plasma: 24 hours |
Days Performed
Tue - Thu
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Automated Cell Counter | |
| Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection | |
| Enzymatic | |
| Quantitative Nephelometry | |
| Spectrophotometry (S) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Automated platelet count required. Multiple specimen tubes must be collected for this panel. Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected. This test is New York state approved.
Clinical Info
This test is used to assess for surrogate markers of liver fibrosis in individuals with chronic viral hepatitis. Anticoagulant therapy with warfarin or other anticoagulants that prolong the prothrombin time may affect test results.