Supporting information

There are a wide range of relevant symptoms and indicators that could suggest a person has or had cirrhosis or probable cirrhosis before they died. Their claim manager will try and collect supporting information on their behalf. That may include contacting a medical professional who has been responsible for the person's care.

Supporting information could include:

• fibroscan scores, including the IQR percentage
• blood test results
• MRI scans
• CT scans
• biopsy test results
• abdominal examinations and ultrasound scans
• APRI scores
• AST:ALT ratios
• ALT scores
• Child Pugh scores
• Metavir scores
• Ishak Fibrosis scores
• related symptoms, such as jaundice and portal hypertension
• treatment for related symptoms