Result Test Name
QUEST SODIUM
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
1230910147
Laboratory Test Name
QUEST COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PANEL WITH FIBROSIS-4 (FIB-4) INDEX
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
2951-2
Collection Container
1 EDTA and 1 SST
Units
-
Collection Requirements
Collection Instructions Whole blood: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If multiple draw collect lavender-top tube last. Traumatic venipuncture tap can introduce thromboplastin and trap white blood cells and platelets. Refrigeration can precipitate fibrin and trap white blood cells and platelets. Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) and one full tube whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube Minimum Volume 0.5 mL serum 1 mL EDTA whole blood or 0.5 mL microtainer-lavender
Container Temp
Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume
1.500
Test Info
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel with Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) Index - The FIB-4 index is a simple non-invasive approach using selected laboratory measures (AST ALT platelet count) in combination with patient age to assess if an individual is at higher risk for advanced liver fibrosis (F3-F4).
Shipping Instructions
Transport Container Serum separator tube (SST) and EDTA (lavender-top) tube Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Serum Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 72 hours Frozen: Unacceptable Whole blood Room temperature: 48 hours