Liver screening
checking the function of the liver
A consultation with gastroenterologists and hepatologists followed by a full, comprehensive, examination
Liver Screening Bookings:
020 7079 4344What is liver screening?
We know certain things we enjoy, or an unhealthy lifestyle, can be harmful to the liver, such as too much alcohol or fatty food. Even moderate amounts of alcohol can cause damage, but if caught early these changes can be reversed. NICE Guidelines now recommend anyone who routinely drinks more than three to five bottles of wine per week should have their liver screened.
A liver screen includes blood tests that look at the function of the liver, a scan of the liver that looks for early signs of scarring and a physical examination. Some specialist scans, like our Fibroscan®, can determine whether liver damage is caused by drinking too much alcohol, or caused by eating too much high cholesterol or sugary food - which can lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Often people give up alcohol or go on a diet and detox in January or for Lent, but do these periods of abstinence really work? The good news is if liver damage is found, simple lifestyle changes can have a big impact.
Catch a problem early
Comprehensive liver screening
All tests and consultations can be booked and arranged to a time suited to your schedule, with results and reports typically available within 48 hours.
Fibroscan
Recommended by NICE Guidelines, Fibroscan is a simple test that can analyse the amount of scarring in the liver by bouncing an ultrasound wave off your liver. It is non-invasive, only takes a few minutes, and results are available immediately.
Our screening locations
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The Wellington Liver & HPB Unit
The Wellington Liver & HPB Unit
North Building, Circus Road, St John's Wood
London NW8 6DP
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London Digestive Centre
41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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London Liver Centre
4th Floor, Emblem House
27 Tooley Street
London SE1 2PR
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Request an appointment
Please call the number below to book a liver screening: