FibroTest-ActiTest, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
HCV FibroSure, Liver Fibrosis
SoftLab Order Code
FIBRO
Epic Order Name
FibroTest-ActiTest, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4292
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Any serum gel tube (RST Orange, Red/Black)
Plain Red top
Collecting Volume
6.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
3.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated (stable 24 hours at ambient)
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus. Patient < 2 years of age.
Patient Preparation
Patient must be 2 years of age or older.
Instructions
1. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into an amber vial within 2 hours of collection.
2. Centrifuged serum must be light protected within 4 hours of collection. 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.