Test Code DCP Des-Gamma-Carboxy Prothrombin, Serum
Reporting Name
Des-Gamma-Carboxy Prothrombin, SUseful For
Risk assessment of patients with chronic liver disease for development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Aiding in the monitoring of HCC patients post therapy if des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin (DCP) level was elevated prior to therapy
Method Name
Isotachophoresis with Laser-Induced Fluorescence
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumAdvisory Information
For diagnostic use, this test is most cost-effective for at-risk patients with normal levels of total and L3 alpha fetoprotein in serum. For more information see L3AFP / Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) L3% and Total, Hepatocellular Carcinoma Tumor Marker, Serum.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 90 days | |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Reference Values
<7.5 ng/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 10 a.m.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
83951
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
DCP | Des-Gamma-Carboxy Prothrombin, S | 34444-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
DCP | Des-Gamma-Carboxy Prothrombin, S | 34444-0 |