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Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF)™ Test

Order Code
550659
CPT
0014M
Test Details
Synonyms

Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

TAT

10 days

Methodology

The ELF™ test consists of three fully automated, two-site sandwich immunoassays using direct chemiluminometric technology. The component assays use two monoclonal mouse antibodies: The first antibody is an acridinium ester-labeled antibody. The second antibody is a biotin-labeled antibody. The solid phase contains streptavidin-coated paramagnetic particles. The ELF™ score is derived from an algorithm that combines PIIINP, TIMP-1, and HA. ELF™ is a trademark of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.

Remarks

Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Non-invasive serum panel assessing liver fibrosis. Includes hyaluronic acid, PIIINP, and TIMP-1.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

2.5 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 2 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 1 year
Freeze/thaw cycles stable x4
Order Code
550659
CPT
0014M
Test Details
Synonyms

Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

TAT

10 days

Methodology

The ELF™ test consists of three fully automated, two-site sandwich immunoassays using direct chemiluminometric technology. The component assays use two monoclonal mouse antibodies: The first antibody is an acridinium ester-labeled antibody. The second antibody is a biotin-labeled antibody. The solid phase contains streptavidin-coated paramagnetic particles. The ELF™ score is derived from an algorithm that combines PIIINP, TIMP-1, and HA. ELF™ is a trademark of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.

Remarks

Please note that high doses of Biotin supplement may potentially interfere with the results for this test The effect of Biotin interference can be greatly reduced or eliminated if the sample is taken at least 8 hours following the last Biotin administration For more information pleases contact the laboratory

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Non-invasive serum panel assessing liver fibrosis. Includes hyaluronic acid, PIIINP, and TIMP-1.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

2.5 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 2 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 1 year
Freeze/thaw cycles stable x4