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Liver Disease Assessment
Fast, Quantitative Evaluation for Fatty Liver and Fibrosis
Xi’an IMC | Echosens FibroScan 502 | Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3.0T Liver MRI | Liver Panel + Viral Markers | Abdominal Ultrasound | English Specialist Consultation
- US: FibroScan often requires referral first, with total waiting time commonly 2–4 months
- Contrast-enhanced liver MRI may take 3–6 months in many overseas systems
- FibroScan availability is limited, especially outside tertiary liver centers
- Patients with chronic liver disease often need regular monitoring, but long waits may delay reassessment
- Appointment within 1–2 working days
- FibroScan, abdominal ultrasound, and contrast-enhanced MRI can be completed in one visit
- FibroScan report available immediately; MRI report within 24 hours
- English specialist consultation arranged within 24 hours after exams
FibroScan provides liver stiffness and CAP values to assess fibrosis and fatty liver non-invasively.
Combines elastography, contrast-enhanced MRI, ultrasound, and laboratory markers in a single workflow.
Clear explanation of fibrosis stage, steatosis grade, and the recommended follow-up plan.
| Examination | Equipment / Technology | Clinical Value |
|---|---|---|
| Liver Transient Elastography (FibroScan) | Echosens FibroScan 502 (France) Liver stiffness + CAP measurement |
Non-invasive quantification of liver fibrosis (kPa) and steatosis (CAP) for ongoing disease monitoring. |
| Contrast-Enhanced Liver MRI | Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3.0T Hepatobiliary contrast agent (Primovist / Gd-EOB-DTPA) |
Multiphasic liver imaging with hepatocyte-phase assessment for lesion detection and parenchymal characterization. |
| Liver Panel + Viral Markers | Roche cobas 8000 ALT, AST, GGT, ALP, TBIL, and related markers |
Evaluates liver function and supports etiologic assessment when chronic viral hepatitis or liver injury is suspected. |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | Philips EPIQ 7 | Screens for focal liver lesions, structural abnormalities, and fatty liver grading. |
| Specialist Consultation (English) | Senior physician (Associate Chief Physician level or above) | English consultation with diagnostic summary, fibrosis staging, steatosis grading, and follow-up recommendations. |
* Before the visit, a low-fat diet for 3 days is recommended. For contrast-enhanced MRI, fasting for at least 4 hours is required, and renal function must be reviewed in advance.
- Appointment: within 1–2 working days
- Reserve half a day for the visit, including waiting time
- FibroScan: ~5 min; MRI: ~30 min; Ultrasound: ~15 min
- FibroScan report: immediate
- MRI report: within 24 hours
- English consultation: within 24 hours after exams
- Follow-up planning can be discussed immediately after interpretation
| Service | Xi’an IMC | USA | UK (Private) | Japan | Korea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liver Elastography (FibroScan) | ¥500 | $500–800 | £400–600 | ¥20,000–30,000 | ₩200,000–300,000 |
| Contrast-Enhanced Liver MRI | ¥600 | $2000–3000 | £1500–2500 | ¥80,000–120,000 | ₩800,000–1,200,000 |
| Complete Liver Panel | ¥29 | $150–250 | £100–200 | ¥8,000 | ₩80,000 |
| Abdominal Ultrasound | ¥90 | $300–500 | £200–400 | ¥15,000 | ₩150,000 |
| Complete Package | ¥2000 | $2950–4550 | £2200–3700 | ¥123,000–173,000 | ₩1,230,000–1,730,000 |
Transparent pricing with a strong cost advantage over typical overseas liver assessment pathways.
* Pricing ranges vary by country, city, and provider type. This is a simplified comparison.
A faster route from chronic liver monitoring or fatty liver concerns to quantitative imaging and specialist review.
* Waiting times vary by region and service capacity. The IMC pathway is designed for speed and predictability.
English preparation guidance provided
Low-fat diet guidance and renal review for contrast MRI
Private transfer + English assistance
Fasting for 4 hours before contrast MRI; 30-minute post-contrast observation if required
Comfort breaks with in-hospital meals, optional TCM and wellness experience
English specialist consultation within 24 hours after exams
Fibrosis staging and steatosis grading explained clearly
Lifestyle intervention guidance can be arranged, with a 3-month follow-up reminder when appropriate
Dedicated liver elastography system for fast, non-invasive measurement of fibrosis and steatosis.
High-resolution liver MRI platform with hepatobiliary contrast imaging for lesion characterization and staging support.
Senior physician consultation with diagnostic summary, liver staging interpretation, and follow-up planning.
Do I need any preparation?
Yes. A low-fat diet for 3 days is recommended before the visit. For contrast-enhanced MRI, fasting for at least 4 hours is required, and renal function must be assessed beforehand.
What does FibroScan measure?
FibroScan measures liver stiffness in kPa to assess fibrosis and CAP values to estimate liver fat content, making it useful for non-invasive monitoring of chronic liver disease.
How quickly will I receive results?
FibroScan results are available immediately after the test. MRI reports are usually issued within 24 hours, and English specialist consultation is arranged within 24 hours after exams.
What happens after the consultation?
You receive a clear follow-up pathway, which may include diet and exercise guidance, repeat monitoring recommendations, and a 3-month follow-up reminder when appropriate.
