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Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid

The HA assay is a component of the ELF test which is indicated, in conjunction
with other laboratory findings and clinical assessments, as an aid in the diagnosis and
assessment of the severity of liver fibrosis in patients with signs and symptoms of chronic liver
disease

Tube 01 (SE) - Serum Gel
ID Tests&Tubes0268
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 Minimum volume - 250µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements
Sample REQ Blood
Ref. Range Notes Blood Sciences reference ranges are 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 ng/mL
Telepath ELF1L
ICE Codes LELF