Synonyms
NIS4; Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood ***and*** Serum
Performing Lab
LabCorp
Epic ID
LAB90025
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-4 mL Whole Blood (EDTA Lavender-Top Tube) ***and*** 4-8 mL Blood (Red-Top Tube)
Container Type
EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube ***and*** Red-Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Patient must fast at least 12 hours before blood draw.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 14 Days for whole blood only (2 Hours for serum); Refrigerated: 14 Days for whole blood only (2 Hours for serum); Frozen: 14 Days for whole blood only (180 Days for serum)
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Unfrozen serum
Test Volume Required
4 mL Whole Blood ***and*** 4 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood ***and*** 2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Serum: Separate serum from cells within 30-60 minutes after collection. Transfer specimen to TWO (x2) separate plastic transport tubes and transport frozen. Transport whole blood room temp. Complete a LabCorp requisition form and call LabCorp courier for pick-up.
Included Tests
HbA1C, CHI3L1, A2M and miR-34A.
Comments
NASHnext blood test reflexts both NASH activity and fibrosis in a single score by combining the results of four individual NASH-associated biomarkers. The intended use of this test is for predicting likelihood of at-rish NASH. (NASH is now referred to as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)).
CPT Codes
0468U - not genetic
Revised
6/2/25
Initials
CAS