Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF)
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022 On scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL (separated serum)
Expected Turnaround Time:14 working days from receipt
Test Code:ELF
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:ELF score ≤9.5 indicates low risk of advanced liver fibrosis. Suggest management of cardiometabolic risk factors (weight, glycaemia, blood pressure, smoking and alcohol) and risk reassessment in 2 to 5 years.
ELF score >9.5 High risk of advanced liver fibrosis. Suggest referral to hepatology clinic.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Please note; Not routinely available ( refer to FIB4) . For specialist teams only LAB USE ONLY: Please separate into aliquot tube and send on routine transport.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Posting Address / Requirements:Department of Clinical Biochemistry
Russell's Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:NPEX and PDF reporting is available.
EQA Scheme:UK NEQAS, Edinburgh
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.dudley.frontofhouse@nhs.net
Methodology:Siemens Centaur
Site Sample Tested:Russells Hall Hospital , Dudley site
Cost:Please email: bcpspathology.info@nhs.net for further details
Contact Number:01384 456111 EXT 2482
