NAFLD Fibrosis Score

Test Code

91979

CPT Code(s)

82947, 84450, 84460, 85049, 82040

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

91979

CPT Code(s)

82947, 84450, 84460, 85049, 82040

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

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In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

NAFLD Fibrosis Score - The NAFLD fibrosis score is a simple noninvasive approach to identify patients that may have significant liver fibrosis and who therefore might benefit from additional studies such as elastography or liver biopsy. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects approximately 30% of adults in developed countries. It is associated with obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia and is considered the liver manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. This disease is often asymptomatic. In some individuals, NAFLD is associated with inflammation (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis [NASH]) and may progress to liver ...

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NAFLD Fibrosis Score

Test Guide

Laboratory Testing for Diabetes Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Includes

Glucose, AST, ALT, Platelet Count, Albumin, Calculated Components, Personal Factors

Patient Preparation

Fasting preferred. Fasting is defined as no consumption of food or beverage other than water for at least 8 hours before testing.

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP) • Electronic Sizing and Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Includes

Glucose, AST, ALT, Platelet Count, Albumin, Calculated Components, Personal Factors

Patient Preparation

Fasting preferred. Fasting is defined as no consumption of food or beverage other than water for at least 8 hours before testing.

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP) • Electronic Sizing and Counting/Cytometry/Microscopy

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) and 1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum • 0.5 mL whole blood

Collection Instructions

For risk calculations to be performed, the following patient-specific information must be provided at the time of order:
Age: Years
Gender: M (for male) or F (for female)
Height Feet: Feet
Height Inches: Inches
Weight: lbs.
Diabetes Status: Y (for yes) or N (for no)

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST) and EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Serum
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Not established
Frozen: Not established

Reject Criteria

See individual tests

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST) and 1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum • 0.5 mL whole blood

Collection Instructions

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST) and EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Serum
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Not established
Frozen: Not established

Reject Criteria

See individual tests

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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