Liver Scan

Liver elastography with abdominal ultrasound, measuring stiffness and imaging the organs.

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Metabolic, Hormonal & Nutrition

One in Three

1 in 3

Australian adults are affected by metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/articles/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-fatty-liver-disease-an-update.html

Higher With Metabolic Risk

Over 50%

prevalence in people with type 2 diabetes, obesity or two metabolic risk factors

https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/articles/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-fatty-liver-disease-an-update.html

Bloods Can Look Normal

13%

had raised liver enzymes in a national cohort where 37% had fatty liver

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-05168-0

One in Three

1 in 3

Australian adults are affected by metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/articles/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-fatty-liver-disease-an-update.html

Bloods Can Look Normal

13%

had raised liver enzymes in a national cohort where 37% had fatty liver

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-05168-0

Higher With Metabolic Risk

Over 50%

prevalence in people with type 2 diabetes, obesity or two metabolic risk factors

https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/articles/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-fatty-liver-disease-an-update.html

One in Three

1 in 3

Australian adults are affected by metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/articles/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-fatty-liver-disease-an-update.html

Higher With Metabolic Risk

Over 50%

prevalence in people with type 2 diabetes, obesity or two metabolic risk factors

https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/articles/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-fatty-liver-disease-an-update.html

Bloods Can Look Normal

13%

had raised liver enzymes in a national cohort where 37% had fatty liver

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-05168-0

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DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEW

What Liver Scan Is

Elastography is an ultrasound-based technique that measures how stiff the liver tissue is, a property associated with fibrosis. The abdominal ultrasound alongside it images the liver and the surrounding organs. Both are radiation free, painless and use nothing more invasive than a probe on the skin.

Why it's worth it

Shows what bloods only hint at.

No radiation, no needles, no recovery.

A measured baseline you can track.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

You receive a liver stiffness measurement plus a structural view of the liver and the surrounding abdominal organs. Liver stiffness is associated with fibrosis rather than being a diagnosis in itself, and it is read together with your liver bloods, metabolic markers and history.

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Liver Stiffness

Elastography measures how stiff the liver tissue is, a property associated with fibrosis and something no blood test can show you directly.

Surrounding Organs

The abdominal ultrasound also covers the organs around the liver in the same appointment.

Liver Structure

Ultrasound images the liver itself, adding a visual picture of the organ to the measurement and to what your bloods already suggest.

Read With Your Bloods

Interpreted alongside your liver and metabolic markers rather than as a standalone result.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

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Liver Stiffness

Elastography measures how stiff the liver tissue is, a property associated with fibrosis and something no blood test can show you directly.

Surrounding Organs

The abdominal ultrasound also covers the organs around the liver in the same appointment.

Liver Structure

Ultrasound images the liver itself, adding a visual picture of the organ to the measurement and to what your bloods already suggest.

Read With Your Bloods

Interpreted alongside your liver and metabolic markers rather than as a standalone result.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

Get started with Precursor

Liver Stiffness

Elastography measures how stiff the liver tissue is, a property associated with fibrosis and something no blood test can show you directly.

Surrounding Organs

The abdominal ultrasound also covers the organs around the liver in the same appointment.

Liver Structure

Ultrasound images the liver itself, adding a visual picture of the organ to the measurement and to what your bloods already suggest.

Read With Your Bloods

Interpreted alongside your liver and metabolic markers rather than as a standalone result.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

Bloods hint at liver health. Imaging shows it. Here is how a Liver Scan goes from a conversation with your clinician to numbers you understand.

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Your Results Are In!

Tap to review your results and see what's next.

Speak with your clinician

A Liver Scan is clinician selected, so it starts with a conversation about whether your bloods, history or metabolic markers make it worthwhile.

Book and prepare

Choose a time that suits you at a partner imaging centre in Brisbane. You will usually be asked to fast beforehand, since an empty stomach gives clearer images.

Have your scan

A sonographer applies gel and moves a probe across your upper abdomen for both the elastography and the ultrasound. There are no needles, no radiation and no recovery time.

Specialist review

A radiologist reviews the imaging and your liver stiffness measurement, preparing a report that covers both the number and the structural picture.

Results and plan

Your report lands in the Precursor app in plain language, and a clinician explains what the stiffness measurement means alongside your bloods and any sensible next step.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

Bloods hint at liver health. Imaging shows it. Here is how a Liver Scan goes from a conversation with your clinician to numbers you understand.

Book Now

Your Results Are In!

Tap to see what's next.

Speak with your clinician

A Liver Scan is clinician selected, so it starts with a conversation about whether your bloods, history or metabolic markers make it worthwhile.

Book and prepare

Choose a time that suits you at a partner imaging centre in Brisbane. You will usually be asked to fast beforehand, since an empty stomach gives clearer images.

Have your scan

A sonographer applies gel and moves a probe across your upper abdomen for both the elastography and the ultrasound. There are no needles, no radiation and no recovery time.

Specialist review

A radiologist reviews the imaging and your liver stiffness measurement, preparing a report that covers both the number and the structural picture.

Results and plan

Your report lands in the Precursor app in plain language, and a clinician explains what the stiffness measurement means alongside your bloods and any sensible next step.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

Bloods hint at liver health. Imaging shows it. Here is how a Liver Scan goes from a conversation with your clinician to numbers you understand.

Book Now

Your Results Are In!

Tap to review your results and see

what's next.

Speak with your clinician

A Liver Scan is clinician selected, so it starts with a conversation about whether your bloods, history or metabolic markers make it worthwhile.

Book and prepare

Choose a time that suits you at a partner imaging centre in Brisbane. You will usually be asked to fast beforehand, since an empty stomach gives clearer images.

Have your scan

A sonographer applies gel and moves a probe across your upper abdomen for both the elastography and the ultrasound. There are no needles, no radiation and no recovery time.

Specialist review

A radiologist reviews the imaging and your liver stiffness measurement, preparing a report that covers both the number and the structural picture.

Results and plan

Your report lands in the Precursor app in plain language, and a clinician explains what the stiffness measurement means alongside your bloods and any sensible next step.

"The liver is remarkably good at carrying on quietly, which is clearly why measuring it early matters. It also responds well to change, so an early baseline is genuinely worth having."

Goutham Sivasuthan. CEO and Co Founder of Precursor

Dr Goutham Sivasuthan (FRACS, MBBS, MSurg, BSc)

Precursor Co-Founder & CEO

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FAQs

Your Questions, Answered

How do I book a test?

Choose your test and a time that suits you online, then visit one of our partner locations. If any preparation is needed, such as fasting, we tell you clearly when you book.

When and how do I get my results?

Your results appear in the Precursor app once your sample or scan has been processed, laid out in plain language rather than a wall of numbers. Turnaround depends on the test, and we give you a timeframe when you book.

Will someone explain my results to me?

Yes. A clinician reviews your results, flags anything worth your attention and helps you understand what they mean and what, if anything, to do next. You are never left to interpret them alone.

Where can I get tested?

We operate through partner locations across South East Queensland, including Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. You choose the most convenient one when you book.

Do I need to prepare or fast beforehand?

It depends on the test. Some require fasting or other simple preparation, and others need nothing at all. Whatever applies, we tell you clearly at the time you book so there are no surprises on the day.

Can I track my results over time?

Yes. The Precursor app is built to show change between tests, so each result becomes a trend you can follow rather than a one-off snapshot. Retesting lets you see the effect of any changes you make.

How is my data handled and kept private?

Your health data is handled with care and kept private. Results are stored securely in the Precursor app and shared only with you and the clinicians involved in your care.

What happens if something needs further attention?

If your results surface something worth acting on, your clinician explains it calmly and talks you through sensible next steps. The aim is early clarity and considered action, never unnecessary alarm.

What is a good BRI score?

There is no single answer, because it depends on your height and which guidance you are being measured against. This calculator converts the Australian waist thresholds into BRI at your own height, so your bands are specific to you. Most BRI tools use bands from an American mortality study, which produce noticeably different results for Australians.

Is BRI better than BMI?

It is better at one specific thing, which is detecting central fat, because it uses your waist. It is not better across the board. BMI is generally reliable when it flags someone, and research suggests the two measures agree in the large majority of cases. The useful comparison is not which one wins but whether they disagree about you.

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get ahead of their health.

Start looking. Today.

Curated diagnostics and a clinician-guided plan, built around getting ahead of what matters.

Get started with Precursor today

A new way Australians get ahead of their health.

Start looking. Today.

Curated diagnostics and a clinician-guided plan, built around getting ahead of what matters.

Get started with Precursor today