Fibroscan® Information for
patients
The London Clinic Liver Centre is committed to
providing our patients with access to the latest developments in
care and treatment for liver disease. In partnership with a
multidisciplinary team of experts, we have launched the Fibroscan®
as an effective, patient friendly test to monitor hepatic
fibrosis.
The FibroScan® offers an instantaneous,
non-invasive assessment of hepatic fibrosis. The method is
convenient and cost effective. The advantages of Fibroscan®
are:
- Painless examination
- Instantaneous result
- Proven evaluation of the liver, independent of extra-hepatic
condition
- Patient can leave the hospital immediately
- An operator-independent measurement
- Easy to use
- An anesthetic is not necessary
In expert hands
Your scan will be performed by a consultant
hepatologist or an experienced specialist nurse who will be able to
provide immediate insight into your results. The actual data
will need to be discussed in conjunction with other blood tests and
your lifestyle with a liver specialist.
How much does it cost?
The self-pay package price for a Fibroscan®
with consultation is £305.
This includes the price of the scan and the consultation fee with a
consultant hepatologist (liver specialist). Additional
investigations including blood tests or other tests would incur an
extra cost. For a Fibroscan without a consultation, the price is
£205.
Is it covered by private medical
insurance?
The London Clinic works with all major private
medical insurance companies. If you have private medical insurance,
please contact your insurance provider and advise them of your
planned consultation. The fees for your consultation and Fibroscan®
may or may not be covered depending on your policy.
Do I need a GP referral?
Referrals should normally be made, wherever
possible, via your GP. However, we will accept direct patient
referrals.
Fibroscan® examination
process
- A mechanical pulse at the surface of
the skin triggers propagation through the liver of an
elastic wave whose velocity is
measured by ultrasound.
- The wave’s velocity is governed by the
hardness of the environment it crosses
- The stiffness of the liver directly
correlates to the level of fibrosis: the harder the liver, the
more severe the
fibrosis.
- The exam is rapid and simple: the
measurement is unequivocal and expressed in kPa. The
patient lies on his or her
back, right arm raised behind the head. The measurements are
made on the right lobe of
the liver by intercostal route using an ultrasound probe fitted
on
a vibrating system.
- The result is immediate; the total
duration of the examination is about ten minutes.
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Contact details
Email
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The London Clinic Liver Centre
149 Harley Street
London W1G 6DE
livercentre@thelondonclinic.co.uk
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How to Book an appointment
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You can contact The Clinic Liver Centre
directly on
020 7616 7719 to book an appointment.
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Article on Men's Health Website, 2nd May
2008
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