Test Directory

• FibroTest-ActiTest, Interpretation
• Apolipoprotein A1, S
• Alpha-2-Macroglobulin, S
• Haptoglobin, S
• Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), S
• Gamma Glutamyltransferase (GGT), S
• Bilirubin, Total, S

Evaluating hepatic fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C patients.

Diagnosing fibrosis in carriers of chronic hepatitis B virus.

Evaluating hepatic fibrosis in co-infected HIV carriers.

Providing access to new-generation non-interferon treatment for hepatitis.

Evaluating fibrosis in patients suffering from metabolic conditions (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) and patients who consume excess alcohol.

Specimen Type: Serum

Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL

1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.

1. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
2. Transfer 3 mL of serum to an amber aliquot tube.
3. Centrifuged serum must be light protected within 4 hours of collection.
4. It is acceptable to draw the blood and then protect it from light after centrifugation as long as it is within 4 hours of collection.

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

• Gross hemolysis
• Gross lipemia
• Gross icterus
• Patient <2 years of age

See patient report.

• HCV FibroSure, Liver Fibrosis
• Hepatic Fibrosi
• Hepatic Inflammation
• Hepatitis
• Liver Inflammation
• Chronic Hepatitis C
• Chronic Hepatitis B