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metabolic health concerns or monitoring known liver disease.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"pills\">\r\n          <span class=\"pill\">\u00a3360<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"pill\">15\u201320 minutes<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"pill\">No needles<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"pill\">No radiation<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"pill\">Same-day results<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"actions\">\r\n          <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"#booking\">Book FibroScan\u00ae + UGAP<\/a>\r\n          <a class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"#included\">What\u2019s included<\/a>\r\n          <a class=\"btn btn-outline\" href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"hero-image\">\r\n        <div class=\"image-frame\">\r\n          <img fetchpriority=\"high\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/uksono.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/fibro.avif\"\r\n            alt=\"Liver FibroScan and UGAP scan at UKSONO Healthcare\"\r\n            width=\"980\"\r\n            height=\"520\"\r\n            loading=\"eager\"\r\n            decoding=\"async\"\r\n            fetchpriority=\"high\"\r\n          \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"trust-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"trust\">\r\n        <strong>Fibrosis assessment<\/strong>\r\n        <span>Measures liver stiffness, which may indicate liver fibrosis or scarring risk.<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"trust\">\r\n        <strong>UGAP fatty liver measurement<\/strong>\r\n        <span>Helps quantify fat in the liver rather than relying on estimation alone.<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"trust\">\r\n        <strong>Same-day results<\/strong>\r\n        <span>Clear explanation and patient-friendly next-step guidance.<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"trust\">\r\n        <strong>No GP referral needed<\/strong>\r\n        <span>Self-referral welcome. Book privately online.<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section id=\"included\" class=\"panel\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n        <h2>What is included in your FibroScan\u00ae + UGAP?<\/h2>\r\n        <p>This focused liver assessment combines liver stiffness measurement and fatty liver quantification in one appointment.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"grid-3\">\r\n        <article class=\"card\">\r\n          <div class=\"number\">01<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Liver stiffness measurement<\/h3>\r\n          <p>FibroScan\u00ae estimates how stiff the liver tissue is. Increased stiffness can suggest liver fibrosis or scarring and should be interpreted alongside your history and blood tests.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"card\">\r\n          <div class=\"number\">02<\/div>\r\n          <h3>UGAP fatty liver measurement<\/h3>\r\n          <p>UGAP helps measure fat content in the liver, supporting fatty liver assessment and monitoring changes over time with lifestyle or clinical management.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"card price-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"number\">03<\/div>\r\n          <h3>Clear same-day guidance<\/h3>\r\n          <div class=\"price\">\u00a3360 <span>FibroScan\u00ae + UGAP<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <p>Your results are explained clearly, with practical next steps and advice on when GP or specialist review may be appropriate.<\/p>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"notice\">\r\n        Preparation: Please fast for 2\u20133 hours before your appointment. Water is fine. Eating before the test may affect liver stiffness readings.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"grid-2\">\r\n      <article class=\"card\">\r\n        <h2>Who may consider this test?<\/h2>\r\n        <ul>\r\n          <li>Raised liver blood tests or abnormal LFTs<\/li>\r\n          <li>Known or suspected fatty liver<\/li>\r\n          <li>Alcohol-related liver risk<\/li>\r\n          <li>Diabetes, obesity or metabolic syndrome<\/li>\r\n          <li>Monitoring known liver disease<\/li>\r\n          <li>Family history of liver disease<\/li>\r\n          <li>General liver health screening or reassurance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"card\">\r\n        <h2>How to prepare<\/h2>\r\n        <ul>\r\n          <li>Fast for 2\u20133 hours before your scan<\/li>\r\n          <li>Water is allowed<\/li>\r\n          <li>Wear comfortable clothing with easy access to the right upper abdomen<\/li>\r\n          <li>Bring previous liver blood tests or imaging reports if available<\/li>\r\n          <li>The appointment usually takes around 15\u201320 minutes<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"panel\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n        <h2>FibroScan\u00ae vs UGAP<\/h2>\r\n        <p>Both measurements provide different but complementary information about your liver health.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n        <article class=\"card\">\r\n          <h3>FibroScan\u00ae<\/h3>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Measures liver stiffness<\/li>\r\n            <li>Helps assess fibrosis or scarring risk<\/li>\r\n            <li>Useful in chronic liver disease monitoring<\/li>\r\n            <li>Non-invasive and radiation-free<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"card\">\r\n          <h3>UGAP<\/h3>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Measures fat in the liver<\/li>\r\n            <li>Useful for fatty liver assessment<\/li>\r\n            <li>Can help monitor lifestyle or treatment progress<\/li>\r\n            <li>Performed alongside ultrasound-based liver assessment<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"upgrade-band\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <h2>Upgrade to Advanced Liver Health Check<\/h2>\r\n        <p>For a broader liver assessment with deeper clinical context and next-step planning, explore our Advanced Liver Health Check.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <a class=\"btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/uksono.com\/home\/liver-health-check-premium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Advanced Liver Health Check<\/a>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section id=\"booking\" class=\"panel\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n        <h2>Book your Liver FibroScan\u00ae + UGAP<\/h2>\r\n        <p>Select your preferred clinic location and appointment time below. 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Increased stiffness may suggest liver fibrosis or scarring, but results should be interpreted alongside your medical history, blood tests and clinical context.<\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>What does UGAP measure?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-body\">UGAP measures fat in the liver. It can help assess fatty liver and monitor changes over time.<\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Do I need a GP referral?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-body\">No. You can book directly online. If your results suggest you need further review, we will advise appropriate next steps with your GP or specialist.<\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Is FibroScan\u00ae painful?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"faq-body\">No. It is usually painless. 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