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Recent changes for GAAD
BMISC
PIVKA
RESEARCH USE ONLY
GAAD is a calculation made after assaying sample for AFP and PIVKA II (Prothrombin Induced by Vitamin K deficiency or Antagonist, also known as des-γ-carboxy-prothrombin), and using patient's age and gender in a proprietary equation. AFP must be ordered with GAAD, and will also be reported separately. GAAD may be a useful marker of early hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with various causes of cirrhosis.
Must be requested by Gastroenterology Team.
TBD
Specimens to be sent to BHH by routine Courier. Specimens aliquoted and stored frozen for fortnightly analysis.
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