Abnormal LFT Barnsley Pathway ***
Abnormal LFT - Barnsley Guidelines
Fib 4 calculation -Index for degree of Liver Fibrosis
The Fib 4 calculation will require the following pieces of patient information:-
- patients Age
- AST
- ALT
- platelet count
The Fib 4 will guide referral to secondary care when NILS bloods and liver USS are normal despite abnormal LFTs.
A Fib 4 value>1.3 normally suggests a significant degree of cirrhosis requiring secondary care referral for further assessment.
It is sometimes possible to obtain quick advice from a Consultant Gastroenterologist by ringing the Gastro ward on 01226 436156. This number was given a few years ago before Advice and Guidance was set up. So maybe Advice and Guidance is the better option to try first !
-
Clinical support group
-
Cancer, Palliative Care, Pain and Older People
-
Gastroenterology
-
Do you want to add this to your CPD record?
Did you find this page helpful?