Liver Elastography Assessment
Who This Assessment Is Suitable For
This service is appropriate for adults who:
- Have been told they have fatty liver disease
- Have abnormal liver function tests
- Have type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, or metabolic syndrome
- Are you overweight or centrally obese
- Consume alcohol regularly or previously consumed alcohol at higher levels
- Have chronic viral hepatitis
- Have a family history of liver disease
- Want a baseline or follow-up assessment of liver health
- Require reassurance following incidental blood test abnormalities
Many liver conditions are asymptomatic in early stages; non-invasive assessment allows earlier identification of risk.
What to Expect on the Day
Total appointment time: approximately 30–40 minutes
1. Preparation
Please fast for at least 3 hours prior to your appointment
2. Imaging
Ultrasound examination of the liver. Shear wave elastography performed during the same scan. Non-invasive, painless, and performed externally on the abdomen
3. Blood Tests
Taken during the same visit. No separate appointment required.
4. GP Follow-Up Consultation (15 minutes)
Explanation of imaging and blood results. (After the blood test's result is received - Not the same day of scanning) Discussion of clinical significance. Advice on lifestyle, monitoring, or further investigation where appropriate. Clear guidance on whether referral or follow-up is indicated.
How This Compares With Other Liver Tests
| Investigation | Non-Invasive | Assesses Fibrosis | Assesses Fat | Structural Imaging | Clinical Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Liver Elastography Assessment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Elastography alone | Yes | Yes | Variable | No | No |
| Blood tests alone | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Liver biopsy | No | Yes | Limited | No | Specialist only |
Treatment options and pricing
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Liver Elastography Assessment
Included in the Liver Elastography Assessment
This includes:
* Ultrasound-based shear wave elastography
* Full diagnostic liver ultrasound
* Liver fat assessment
* Blood tests (including FIB-4 calculation)
* 15-minute GP follow-up consultation (After the blood test’s result is received – Not the same day of scanning)
No GP referral is required.
Common Q&A about Comprehensive Liver Elastography Assessment (Ultrasound-Based)
Our FAQ section is designed to address common questions you may have, from how our treatments work to what you can expect during and after your session.
Our team is always available to provide additional support if you need more personalised guidance, ensuring that you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
FibroScan® is a proprietary elastography device. This assessment uses ultrasound-based shear wave elastography, which provides an equivalent measurement of liver stiffness (fibrosis), alongside full diagnostic liver ultrasound, liver fat assessment, blood-based risk scoring, and GP interpretation. This offers a more comprehensive clinical evaluation than elastography alone.
This assessment can help identify or monitor:
- Fatty liver disease (NAFLD / MASLD)
- Liver fibrosis and advanced fibrosis
- Cirrhosis risk
- Liver changes related to metabolic syndrome, diabetes, or alcohol use
- It is commonly used to investigate abnormal liver blood tests or to assess long-term liver health risk.
No. The scan is completely non-invasive and painless. It uses external ultrasound only, with no needles, injections, radiation, or recovery time.
No GP referral is required. You can self-refer and book directly with The Health Suite.
The imaging component typically takes 15–20 minutes. Including blood tests and the GP follow-up consultation, the total appointment time is approximately 30–40 minutes.
Yes. You should fast for at least 3 hours before your appointment. This improves the accuracy of elastography and liver ultrasound measurements.
Elastography can identify advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis risk by measuring liver stiffness. While it does not replace biopsy where this is clinically indicated, it is widely used to screen, stage, and monitor liver disease non-invasively.
- Imaging findings are available immediately
- Blood test results are reviewed promptly
Your results are explained during a 15-minute GP follow-up consultation, where clinical significance and next steps are discussed clearly.
The Comprehensive Liver Elastography Assessment at The Health Suite costs £500.
This includes:
- Ultrasound-based shear wave elastography
- Full diagnostic liver ultrasound
- Liver fat assessment
- Blood tests (including FIB-4 calculation)
- 15-minute GP follow-up consultation
There are no hidden costs and no separate appointments required.
Yes. This assessment is suitable for:
- Initial diagnosis of fatty liver disease
- Monitoring progression or improvement over time
- Assessing response to lifestyle or medical interventions
It is commonly used for follow-up in patients with metabolic risk factors.
