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Test ID HCCGS Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk Panel with GALAD Score, Serum


Ordering Guidance


GALAD (gender, age, alpha-fetoprotein [AFP]-L3, AFP, des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin [DCP]) score testing (this test) should not be performed for patients who are pregnant, as alpha-fetoprotein results are elevated during pregnancy.



Necessary Information


Sex and age are required.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Secondary ID

606585

Useful For

Risk assessment for development of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic liver disease

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Frozen (preferred) 90 days
  Refrigerated  5 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

TOTAL ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN (AFP):

<4.7 ng/mL

 

AFP L3-PERCENT:

<10%

 

DES-GAMMA-CARBOXY PROTHROMBIN:

<7.5 ng/mL

 

GAL1:

Not applicable

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82107

83951

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728)

-Oncology Test Request (T729)