Liver structure
Size, texture, fat and any lesions.
A private multi-parametric liver ultrasound — liver structure, Shear Wave Elastography for fibrosis and colour Doppler of the liver’s blood flow.
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Combining standard ultrasound, elastography and Doppler gives a fuller assessment of liver health than any one test alone. Phoenix supports NHS liver services with this work.
Size, texture, fat and any lesions.
Measure liver stiffness, which reflects fibrosis (scarring).
Blood flow in the portal vein, hepatic veins and hepatic artery.
Gallstones and spleen size, which can change with liver disease.
The Liver Fibrosis Multi-Parametric Ultrasound Scan uses advanced imaging technologies to provide a comprehensive view of your liver’s structure and function. This scan is highly recommended for diagnosing various liver conditions, monitoring chronic liver disease, and informing treatment decisions. By combining a Liver Doppler Scan and Shearwave Elastography, we deliver a holistic assessment of liver health.
Indication: Measures blood flow in the liver and its major vessels, helping detect abnormalities such as portal hypertension, thrombosis, and other vascular conditions.
Method: Real-time Doppler ultrasound is used to visualize blood flow patterns and velocities. This painless, non-invasive test helps assess liver perfusion and the condition of major veins and arteries.
Purpose: Quantifies liver stiffness to assess the degree of fibrosis or cirrhosis—essential for diagnosing and monitoring chronic liver disease.
Procedure: A painless and non-invasive technique using shearwave technology to instantly measure liver stiffness. Results provide a reliable indicator of liver fibrosis, replacing the need for invasive biopsies in many cases.
If you are being monitored for liver disease or need a thorough evaluation of your liver’s condition, this advanced scan can provide essential insights. Schedule your appointment today with our expert sonographers for fast, accurate, and compassionate care.
Historically liver elasticity measurements started with the Liver Fibrosis Scan (Elastography) machine, which introduced transient elastography (TE) as the pioneering technique for assessing liver stiffness. Over time, newer and more advanced techniques for liver stiffness assessment have emerged, but the term “Liver Fibrosis Scan (Elastography) ” has become a generic reference for Liver Fibrosis Scan (Elastography) measurements, even when other technologies are used. This widespread usage of “Liver Fibrosis Scan (Elastography) ” as a blanket term for all elastography techniques is technically a misnomer.
From getting ready to discussing what comes next, here is a simple guide to your appointment.
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You lie on your back with your right arm raised. Gel is applied and several stiffness readings are taken between the ribs while you briefly hold your breath. It is painless and takes about 40 minutes.
The sonographer talks you through what they have seen, and your written report follows within 24 hours — ready to share with your GP or specialist.
Choose the location that works for you. Confirm your selected clinic in the booking system before completing your appointment.
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No. You can book directly. If your GP or specialist has asked for this scan, bring their letter so the sonographer knows what to focus on.
The Liver Fibrosis Scan measures stiffness. The multi-parametric scan adds a full liver assessment and Doppler blood flow.
Eating increases blood flow to the liver and can raise stiffness readings. Fasting gives accurate results.
Severe tummy pain, a high temperature, vomiting that will not stop or yellowing of the skin needs urgent advice: contact NHS 111 or your GP, or call 999 in an emergency. Do not wait for a private scan.
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Call the teamBooking this alongside another scan? Each scan keeps its own preparation. If anything is unclear, call us on 020 3318 1373 before your visit.
If you feel unwell, seek medical advice. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. For urgent concerns, contact your GP or NHS 111; in an emergency call 999.
Further reading: NHS guidance on fatty liver disease · NHS guidance on cirrhosis
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Please check what preparation is needed before your ultrasound scan below:
| All Pelvic scans Kidney and Urinary tract Prostate & Urinary Tract Appendicitis Early Pregnancy Scan | Drink One Liter of still water (2 Pints) One hour before your scan. Do NOT use the toilet so you would arrive with a full bladder. Medication can be taken as normal. |
| Liver scans Upper Abdomen Liver Fibroscan (Liver Elastography) | Do NOT eat for 6 hours prior to scan time. |
| Combination of above scans | Same as respective scan’s preparation. |