{"id":184,"date":"2024-11-09T20:31:49","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T20:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uksono.com\/home\/?page_id=184"},"modified":"2026-02-15T06:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T06:31:40","slug":"liver-fibrosis-scan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uksono.com\/home\/abdomen-scan\/liver-fibrosis-scan\/","title":{"rendered":"Liver Shear Wave Elastography (Fibroscan)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"184\" class=\"elementor elementor-184\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a81c098 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a81c098\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-258c51c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"258c51c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d77d32c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d77d32c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en-GB\">\r\n<head>\r\n  <meta charset=\"utf-8\" \/>\r\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1,viewport-fit=cover\" \/>\r\n  <title>Liver FibroScan\u00ae & UGAP \u2014 Kent & London | UKSONO Healthcare<\/title>\r\n  <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Private FibroScan\u00ae liver stiffness (liver fibrosis) test with optional UGAP fatty liver measurement. 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measure <b>fat in the liver<\/b>. You\u2019ll get <b>same-day results<\/b> with clear, patient-friendly guidance.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"kpis\" aria-label=\"Highlights\">\r\n          <div class=\"pill\">15\u201320 mins<small>Typical visit<\/small><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pill\">No needles<small>No injections<\/small><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"pill\">No radiation<small>Ultrasound-based<\/small><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:14px\">\r\n          <button class=\"btn btn-primary\" data-open=\"book-360\" aria-label=\"Book FibroScan plus UGAP 360\">Book FibroScan\u00ae + UGAP \u00a3360<\/button>\r\n          <a class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p class=\"muted\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\r\n          Best for: raised liver blood tests (LFTs), fatty liver risk, alcohol-related risk, hepatitis monitoring, or tracking known liver disease.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <img class=\"hero-art\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/uksono.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fibro.avif\"\r\n        alt=\"Liver FibroScan scan at UKSONO Healthcare\"\r\n        loading=\"eager\"\r\n        decoding=\"async\"\r\n      \/>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- OPTIONS -->\r\n  <section class=\"section\" aria-label=\"Choose your appointment\">\r\n    <div class=\"grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns:1fr\">\r\n      <article class=\"card\">\r\n        <div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;flex-wrap:wrap\">\r\n          <div>\r\n            <h2 style=\"margin:0 0 6px\">FibroScan\u00ae + UGAP<\/h2>\r\n            <span class=\"chip\">Fibrosis check + fatty liver measurement<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"price\" aria-label=\"Price 360 pounds\">\u00a3360 <span class=\"subprice\">Same-day report<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <ul class=\"muted\" style=\"margin:.75rem 0 0;padding-left:18px\">\r\n          <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2714<\/span> Liver stiffness measurement (fibrosis\/scarring risk)<\/li>\r\n          <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2714<\/span> UGAP fat quantification (fatty liver measurement)<\/li>\r\n          <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2714<\/span> Clear explanation and next steps<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:12px\">\r\n          <button class=\"btn btn-primary\" data-open=\"book-360\">Book \u00a3360<\/button>\r\n          <a class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"#faq\">Read FAQs<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- COMPARE + NOTE -->\r\n  <section class=\"compare\" aria-label=\"Compare FibroScan options\">\r\n    <div class=\"table\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"FibroScan comparison\">\r\n      <div class=\"row h\" role=\"row\">\r\n        <div role=\"columnheader\">What you get<\/div>\r\n        <div role=\"columnheader\">FibroScan\u00ae + UGAP \u00a3360<\/div>\r\n        <div role=\"columnheader\">Advanced Liver Health Check<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"row\" role=\"row\">\r\n        <div>Liver stiffness (liver fibrosis) measurement<\/div><div>Included<\/div><div>Included (as part of the check)<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"row\" role=\"row\">\r\n        <div>Fatty liver measurement (UGAP)<\/div><div>Included<\/div><div>May be included depending on package<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"row\" role=\"row\">\r\n        <div>Same-day results + guidance<\/div><div>Included<\/div><div>Included<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"notice\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Patient-friendly note\">\r\n      <b>Want the most complete assessment?<\/b> If you\u2019d like a broader liver check (e.g., ultrasound + FibroScan\u00ae and a clearer plan for next steps),\r\n      upgrade to our <b>Advanced Liver Health Check<\/b>.\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- UPGRADE SECTION (NEW) -->\r\n  <section class=\"upgrade\" aria-label=\"Upgrade to Advanced Liver Health Check\">\r\n    <div class=\"upgrade-inner\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <h2>Upgrade to Advanced Liver Health Check<\/h2>\r\n        <p>\r\n          If you want a more comprehensive liver assessment beyond FibroScan\u00ae + UGAP \u2014 including deeper clinical context and clearer next-step planning \u2014\r\n          explore our Advanced Liver Health Check.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"upgrade-actions\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/uksono.com\/home\/liver-health-check-premium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Open Advanced Liver Health Check page\">\r\n          View Advanced Liver Health Check\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"#faq\">Read FAQs<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ABOUT \/ WHO \/ PREP -->\r\n  <section class=\"section grid\" aria-label=\"About the test\">\r\n    <article class=\"card\">\r\n      <h3>What is a FibroScan\u00ae?<\/h3>\r\n      <p class=\"muted\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">\r\n        A FibroScan\u00ae is like an ultrasound \u201ctap test\u201d of the liver. It measures how stiff the liver tissue is.\r\n        Higher stiffness can suggest more fibrosis (scarring).\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <ul class=\"muted\" style=\"padding-left:18px;margin:0\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2714<\/span> Non-invasive (no needles)<\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2714<\/span> Usually completed in minutes<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"card\">\r\n      <h3>What is UGAP?<\/h3>\r\n      <p class=\"muted\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">\r\n        UGAP measures <b>fat in the liver<\/b>. It helps quantify fatty liver rather than guessing.\r\n        This can be useful for monitoring changes after lifestyle or treatment.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <ul class=\"muted\" style=\"padding-left:18px;margin:0\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2714<\/span> Helpful for fatty liver \/ metabolic risk<\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2714<\/span> Useful for follow-up comparisons<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"card\">\r\n      <h3>Preparation (important)<\/h3>\r\n      <ul class=\"muted\" style=\"padding-left:18px;margin:0\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2714<\/span> Please fast for <b>2\u20133 hours<\/b> before your appointment (water is fine)<\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2714<\/span> Wear comfortable clothing<\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"ok\">\u2714<\/span> Appointment is typically <b>15\u201320 minutes<\/b><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- FAQ -->\r\n  <section id=\"faq\" class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-title\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"faq-title\" style=\"margin:0 0 6px\">FAQs<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"faq-intro\">\r\n      These questions are written in plain language to help you book with confidence. If you\u2019re unsure, call us and we\u2019ll guide you.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <details><summary>1) What does a FibroScan\u00ae test for?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"muted\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">\r\n        It estimates <b>liver stiffness (liver fibrosis\/scarring)<\/b> by measuring how stiff the liver tissue is. Higher stiffness can suggest more fibrosis, but results are interpreted alongside your history and blood tests.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details><summary>2) What does UGAP measure?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"muted\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">\r\n        UGAP measures <b>fat in the liver<\/b> (fatty liver). It provides a number that can help with monitoring over time.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details><summary>3) Do I need a GP referral?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"muted\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">\r\n        No. You can book privately. If your results suggest you need specialist review, we\u2019ll advise the appropriate next steps to take with your GP.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details><summary>4) Is FibroScan\u00ae painful?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"muted\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">It\u2019s usually painless. You may feel a light tapping sensation on the skin.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details><summary>5) Is there any radiation?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"muted\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">No. It\u2019s ultrasound-based and does not use x-rays.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details><summary>6) How long does it take?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"muted\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">Most appointments are <b>15\u201320 minutes<\/b>.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details><summary>7) Will I get results on the same day?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"muted\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">Yes. You\u2019ll get same-day results with a clear explanation and guidance.<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details><summary>8) Do I need to fast?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"muted\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">Yes \u2014 please fast for <b>2\u20133 hours<\/b> before your appointment (water is fine).<\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details><summary>9) Which clinics do you offer this in?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"muted\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">\r\n        We provide appointments in <b>Tunbridge Wells<\/b>, <b>Orpington<\/b> and <b>Central London<\/b>. 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