Maddrey Discriminant Function (MDF)
Test Name | Maddrey Discriminant Function |
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Alternate Name(s) | MDF |
Laboratory Module | LAB |
Ordering Mnemonic | MDF |
Specimen Type |
see INR and Total Bilirubin |
Collection Container | |
Container Information |
Calculation based on INR, Total Bilirubin and Control PT value (seconds) entered by the laboratory technologist. Previous INR and Total Bilirubin results can not be used. A new sample must be collected.
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Collection Information | |
Test Schedule | |
Routine Turnaround Time | |
Stat Turnaround Time | 1.0 hours |
Reference Interval | The Maddrey Discriminant Function assesses disease severity and predicts mortality in alcoholic hepatitis. Patients with a MDF greater than or equal to 32 have high short term mortality and may benefit from treatment with corticosteroids. |
Critical Values | |
Lab Process Notes | The INR and Total Bilirubin results are to be resulted first and then the Control PT value (seconds) entered. The Control PT value (seconds) triggers the calculation. |
Storage and Transport | |
Test Referred To | BCHS, on site |