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Diagnostic tests for liver conditions

At our Liver and Renal Centre, we provide swift, all-in-one diagnostic tests and consultation for the assessment of suspected liver conditions.

Why choose us for diagnostic services?

West London location

Our hospital is conveniently located in west London, easily accessible via car or public transport. 

No waiting lists

Receive your consultation and diagnostic testing on the same day, all under one roof.

State-of-the-art technology

We use the very latest diagnostics equipment for our patients' convenience and comfort.

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About our diagnostic services

At the Liver and Renal Centre, we offer a variety of diagnostic services using state-of-the-art technology, delivered at Cromwell Hospital in west London.

For our patients’ convenience, the initial consultation and diagnostic tests will take place on the same day, all under one roof. The tests you receive will depend on the symptoms you are experiencing, but commonly include liver function tests (LFTs) and imaging scans.

Diagnostic tests for liver conditions

At the Liver and Renal Centre, we offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic tests to help assess, diagnose and understand suspected liver conditions.

Acoustic radiation force impulse imaging

Acoustic radiation force impulse imaging (ARFI) uses ultrasound technology to evaluate the ‘stiffness’ of liver tissue.

CT scan

A computerized tomography (CT) scan uses X-ray technology to create detailed images of the body.

Find out more about CT scans >

Immunology tests

Immunology tests are used to detect and diagnose autoimmune diseases, such as autoimmune hepatitis.

Liver biopsy

A liver biopsy is a surgical procedure that removes a small piece of liver tissue for the purpose of examination.

Liver elastography

Liver elastography is a test used to assess the amount of fibrosis (scarring) in your liver.

Liver function tests

Liver function tests (LFTs) are blood tests that are used to help diagnose and monitor liver conditions.

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) uses MRI technology to produce detailed images of the hepatobiliary and pancreatic systems.

MRI scan

An MRI scan is a medical imaging procedure that uses radio waves and magnetic fields to produce images of the body.

Find out more about MRI scans >

Ultrasound

An ultrasound is a type of scan that uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the internal body.

Find out more about ultrasounds >

X-ray scan

X-ray scans produce detailed images of the liver using a type of harmless radiation, similar to light.  

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FibroScan

FibroScan is a type of liver elastography, which is a non-invasive test designed to assess liver health. It’s often used as an alternative to the traditional liver biopsy, which can carry some small risks. 

FibroScan uses ultrasound technology to measure fibrosis (scarring) in the liver, also referred to as liver ‘stiffness’. If scarring is present, it may indicate the presence of liver disease. The procedure is simple, painless and takes less than ten minutes to complete, but provides our consultants with crucial information relating to your liver health. 

Find out more about FibroScan >

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Paying for your treatment

We welcome both self-paying and insured patients.

Self-pay patients

We offer several ways for patients to self-pay, including pay-as-you-go and self-pay packages.

Find out more about self-pay >

Insured patients

At Cromwell Hospital, we accept private health insurance from most major providers, including AXA, Aviva, Bupa, and Vitality.

How to use your private health insurance >
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Our locations

Cromwell Hospital

Cromwell Hospital

164-178 Cromwell Road
London SW5 0TU
United Kingdom

+44 (0)20 7460 5700

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Book an appointment today

Our telephone lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm Saturdays.

 

Alternatively, fill out our appointment request form and we'll be in touch shortly.

Please note - regrettably we are unable to answer specific medical questions or offer medical advice via email or telephone.