Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD23116Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel with FIB‑4 Index with Reflex to ELF Score
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This reflex provides a cost‑effective, medically justified, and guideline‑supported approach to evaluating a patient at risk of NAFLD with liver fibrosis. If the FIB‑4 index is ≥1.30, the ELF score is performed. It combines a comprehensive metabolic panel with platelet count and FIB‑4 index, with reflex to Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score when indicated.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
20 targets
AlbuminAlbumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated)Alkaline PhosphataseALTASTBUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated)CalciumCarbon Dioxide+12 more
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 2345-7
- 3094-0
- 2160-0
- 98979-8
- 3097-3
- 2951-2
- 2823-3
- 2075-2
- 2028-9
- 17861-6
- 2885-2
- 1751-7
- 10834-0
- 1759-0
- 1975-2
- 6768-6
- 1920-8
- 1742-6
- 777-3
- 98488-0
- 88055-9
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |