23 July 2018

Direct tests for liver disease

What is the most accurate and cost-effective direct test (ELF test™, hyaluronic acid, P3NP, Fibroscan® or ARFI elastography) for detecting and staging liver fibrosis and/or cirrhosis in patients with diagnosed or suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol-related liver disease, or viral hepatitis?
Healthcare Improvement Scotland, SHTG team, 23 July 2018
  • Performance of the ELF test™, hyaluronic acid, P3NP , Fibroscan® and ARFI elastography for the detection and staging of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in a secondary or tertiary care setting.
  • Advice statement available here.