Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Type
blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Lab Test Days
Tues, Thurs, Sat
Standard TAT
2-3 days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3 mL blood
Container Type
Red top
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=48 hours, Refrigerated=7 days, Frozen=30 days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
1 mL serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL serum
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Comments
The ELF score predicts progression to cirrhosis and liver-related events in patients with advanced fibrosis due to NASH.
CPT Codes
0014M
Initials
cas 10/26/23