NAFLD Fibrosis Score Calculator

Assess liver fibrosis risk in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

Calculate NAFLD Fibrosis Score

Personal Details

Age in years

Height in cm

Weight in kg

Impaired fasting glucose or diabetes mellitus

Laboratory Test Results

Aspartate aminotransferase (IU/L)

Alanine aminotransferase (IU/L)

Platelet count (× 10⁹/L)

Serum albumin level

NAFLD Fibrosis Score Results

Enter all required values to calculate the NAFLD Fibrosis Score

Example Calculation

Patient Example

Age: 55 years

BMI: 28.5 kg/m²

Hyperglycemia: Yes (diabetes)

AST: 45 IU/L

ALT: 38 IU/L

AST/ALT Ratio: 1.18

Platelet Count: 210 × 10⁹/L

Albumin: 3.8 g/dL

Calculation

NFS = -1.675 + (0.037 × 55) + (0.094 × 28.5) + (1.13 × 1) + (0.99 × 1.18) - (0.013 × 210) - (0.66 × 3.8)

NFS = -1.675 + 2.035 + 2.679 + 1.13 + 1.168 - 2.73 - 2.508

NFS = -0.099

Interpretation: Intermediate score (further evaluation needed)

About NAFLD

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects approximately 25% of the global population and is one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease.

Risk Factors:

  • • Obesity and overweight
  • • Type 2 diabetes
  • • Metabolic syndrome
  • • High fructose diet
  • • Advancing age

Score Interpretation

< -1.455

Low probability of advanced fibrosis

-1.455 to 0.676

Intermediate score - further evaluation needed

> 0.676

High probability of advanced fibrosis

Clinical Use

Non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis

Helps avoid unnecessary liver biopsy

Validated in multiple patient populations

Useful for monitoring disease progression

Understanding NAFLD Fibrosis Score

What is NAFLD?

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver without significant alcohol consumption. It can progress from simple steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and eventually to cirrhosis.

Why Use the NAFLD Fibrosis Score?

  • Non-invasive alternative to liver biopsy
  • High accuracy in excluding advanced fibrosis
  • Uses readily available laboratory parameters
  • Validated across diverse patient populations

Score Components

Clinical Parameters:

  • • Age (years)
  • • BMI (kg/m²)
  • • Presence of hyperglycemia/diabetes

Laboratory Parameters:

  • • AST/ALT ratio
  • • Platelet count (× 10⁹/L)
  • • Albumin level (g/dL)

Important: This score should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical assessment and other diagnostic tests. Always consult with a hepatologist for comprehensive evaluation.