Hepatitis C Virus Fibrosis Assessment (Serum/Plasma) – FibroSure
This test measures liver fibrosis, a condition where scar tissue builds up in your liver due to chronic hepatitis C infection. It helps doctors assess how much damage your liver has sustained and guides treatment decisions.
["A fibrosis test helps determine liver health and treatment planning for hepatitis C."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 48796-7
- Short code
- HCV FibroSURE Pnl SerPl
- Synonyms
- HCV FibroSURE Pnl SerPl
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 86803
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What Does This Test Measure?
The FibroSure test uses a specialized blood test to evaluate the degree of fibrosis (scarring) in your liver caused by hepatitis C. It measures a biomarker that reflects the structural changes in liver tissue, helping to distinguish between mild, moderate, and advanced fibrosis.
Why Is This Test Important?
Fibrosis progression can lead to serious liver complications, including cirrhosis and liver failure. This test helps your healthcare provider monitor liver health, tailor treatment plans, and prevent complications by identifying early signs of scarring.
How Is the Test Performed?
A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm. The serum or plasma is then analyzed using a specialized method to detect the fibrosis marker. Results are compared to a standardized scale to assess liver damage.
What Are the Next Steps?
Based on the test results, your doctor may recommend antiviral treatment, lifestyle changes, or monitoring. If fibrosis is advanced, additional tests or interventions may be needed to manage liver health.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Chronic hepatitis C can cause progressive liver damage, including fibrosis. Early detection of fibrosis helps prevent complications like cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure. This test provides a non-invasive way to assess liver health and guide treatment decisions, ensuring better outcomes for long-term management of hepatitis C.
Short name
FibroSure HCV Fibrosis Test
Frequently asked questions
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How long does it take to get results?
Can I eat or drink before this test?
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