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FIB-4

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Labcorp
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CPT Code
844,508,446,085,049
Test Type

Overview

Use: 
FIB-4 index is reported to be a simple, accurate, non-invasive, and readily available laboratory test index that can help in evaluation of patients with HCV and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) for the presence of liver fibrosis indication for liver biopsy, and other liver-related complications. It was also reported to be concordant with FibroSure test results.

Limitations

Clumping may cause false low count. Platelet satellitism around neutrophils will cause a pseudothrombocytopenia. RBC or WBC fragments including fragmented fragile leukemic cells and neutrophil pseudoplatelets may cause falsely elevated counts.

Methodology:

AST and ALT: Kinetic

Platelet Count: Automated cell counter

 

Collection Details

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