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HelpTest Code DCP Des-Gamma-Carboxy Prothrombin, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumAdvisory Information
For diagnostic use, this test is most cost-effective for at-risk patients with normal levels of total and L3 alpha fetoprotein in serum. For more information see L3AFP / Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) L3% and Total, Hepatocellular Carcinoma Tumor Marker, Serum.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
<7.5 ng/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 10 a.m.
CPT Code Information
83951
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Method Name
Isotachophoresis with Laser-Induced Fluorescence