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
Supporting information
- Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Referral Pathway
- Hepatology service offered at BDGH
- Gall bladder Barnsley Clinical thresholds
Patient Information
- Image of liver and gall stones to show patients
- Gall stones - Patient information Sheet
- Gall stones Diet sheet
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Clinical support group
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Cancer, Palliative Care, Pain and Older People
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Gastroenterology
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