Enhanced Liver Fibrosis - ELF

The Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) test combines 3 serum biomarkers which have been shown to correlate well with the level of liver fibrosis assessed by liver biopsy, which reduces the likelihood of having to undergo an invasive procedure.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
10 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Enhanced Liver Fibrosis

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
10 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Enhanced Liver Fibrosis

About this test

The Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) test combines 3 serum biomarkers which have been shown to correlate well with the level of liver fibrosis assessed by liver biopsy, which reduces the likelihood of having to undergo an invasive procedure. An ELF score is then reported.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.1/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 26th percentile of liver kidney tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 10 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 4.2/10

    £196.25 against a median of £135.00 for the 17 similarly sized liver kidney tests we track (+45%).

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