Hepatic Function Panel: Total Protein

What it measures

Also listed as: tp, total protein
Tests in the graph that measure it: 3

A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.

Tests that measure Hepatic Function Panel: Total Protein

Diabetes Newly Diagnosed and Monitoring Panel

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 91712
Specimen: Serum
Fasting: Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

To assist with control of blood glucose levels, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recommended glycated hemoglobin testing (HbA1c) twice a year for patients with stable glycemia, and quarterly for patients with poor glucose control. Interpretative ranges are based on ADA guidelines.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 91712

Liver Fibrosis Hepatic Function Panel with Fibrosis-4 FIB-4 Index

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 30710
Specimen: Serum
Fasting: Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

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).

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 30710

Hepatic Function Panel with FIB-4 Index with Reflex to ELF Score

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 12735
Specimen: Serum
Fasting: Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

This reflex provides a cost-effective, medically justified, and guideline supported approach to evaluating a patient at risk of NAFLD with liver fibrosis. If the FIB-4 index is ≥1.30, the ELF score is performed.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 12735

About this page

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