Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP)
Access Labcorp Draw
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test measures glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), a protein found primarily in astrocytes, which are supportive cells in the central nervous system. GFAP levels may help assess injury or damage to the brain and nervous system and are sometimes evaluated in the context of neurological conditions, traumatic brain injury, and neuroinflammatory disorders.
- Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 6 business days after the lab receives samples.
This test measures glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), a protein found primarily in astrocytes, which are supportive cells in the central nervous system. GFAP levels may help assess injury or damage to the brain and nervous system and are sometimes evaluated in the context of neurological conditions, traumatic brain injury, and neuroinflammatory disorders.
What type of sample is required for this test?Serum
6 business days
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Access Labcorp Draw – Labcorp PSC
- Location: Visit a nearby Labcorp Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Follow check-in kiosk steps when you arrive at the Labcorp draw site.
- More Info: Access Labcorp blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
