ELF Score
The Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) score is an ECM marker set consisting of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1 (TIMP-1), amino-terminal propeptide of type III procollagen (PIIINP) and hyaluronic acid (HA) showing good correlations with fibrosis stages in chronic liver disease.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0270 |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: N/A In-Patient: 24 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: N/A |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements Minimum volume of serum required: 500 µL |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences reference ranges available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | N/A |
| Telepath | ELF1L |
| ICE Codes | LELF |
