Enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) blood test after MASLD diagnosis
Consider using the enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) test
tests per year, UK, after diagnosis
“Consider using the enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) test in people who have been diagnosed with MASLD to test for advanced liver fibrosis.”
NICE NG49, MASLD: assessment and management, recommendation 1.3.2, 2026-07-31
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- An ELF score of 10.51 or above means advanced fibrosis. NICE says not to use routine liver blood tests for this. Guideline first published July 2016, last updated 31 July 2026.
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