Who it may help
People with fatty liver/MASLD, abnormal liver function tests, alcohol-related risk, viral hepatitis, diabetes, obesity or metabolic risk factors.
A patient-friendly liver stiffness scan using transient elastography.
This non-invasive assessment measures liver stiffness, which can help estimate the risk of liver fibrosis or scarring. It is useful for fatty liver, abnormal liver blood tests and monitoring known liver conditions.
The clinical term is transient elastography. Many patients search for this type of assessment as a FibroScan-style liver test; FibroScan® is a proprietary brand.
People with fatty liver/MASLD, abnormal liver function tests, alcohol-related risk, viral hepatitis, diabetes, obesity or metabolic risk factors.
The scan is quick and painless. A probe is placed against the skin and measurements are taken to estimate liver stiffness.
Results are interpreted alongside blood tests, imaging, history and consultant review where required.
Many patients use “FibroScan” to describe a liver stiffness scan. FibroScan® is a proprietary Echosens brand. Harmony offers liver stiffness assessment using transient elastography.
No. Blood tests show biochemical patterns; transient elastography estimates liver stiffness. The two are often complementary.
It contributes useful information, but diagnosis and monitoring should consider the full clinical picture.