DCP
Also known as: PIVKA II (protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonists II)
Formal name: Des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To evaluate your risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); to evaluate HCC treatment; to monitor for recurrence
When to Get Tested?
Periodically when you have chronic liver disease or have been treated for hepatocellular carcinoma
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
None
