Des-gamma-carboxy Prothrombin
| Label Mnemonic: | DCP |
| Epic code: | LAB8107 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 1 mL serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Rejection Criteria:
Plasma
Turn Around
Time:
1-5 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
0.0 - 7.4 ng/mL
Interpretive Data:
The μTASWako method is used. Results obtained with different assay
methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. The des-gamma-carboxy
prothrombin (DCP) assay is intended as a risk assessment for the
development of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic liver
diseases. Elevated DCP values have been shown to be associated with an
increased risk for developing hepatocellular carcinoma. Patients with
elevated serum DCP should be more intensely evaluated for evidence of
hepatocellular carcinoma.
Methodology:
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Immunoassay
CPT Code:
83951