Table 17Cost of tests performed at the annual review to monitor for liver disease

ServiceNational average unit costSource
Clinical assessment£33PSSRU 2016, Nurse advanced (Band 7) per 15 minute consultation (cost/hour of patient contact £130)
Liver function blood tests£3NHS Reference Costs 2015/16, DAPS05, direct access, haematology
Ultrasound scan£60NHS Reference Costs 2014/15, diagnostic imaging, RA42Z, outpatient, 20 minutes and over

PSSRU, Personal Social Services Research Unit

From: Appendix K, Health Economics

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