BARD Score for NAFLD Fibrosis
Enter BMI directly. BARD adds 1 point when BMI is >= 28 kg/m^2.
kg/m^2
Aspartate aminotransferase in U/L. The score uses the AST/ALT ratio and adds 2 points when the ratio is >= 0.8.
U/L
Alanine aminotransferase in U/L. It must be > 0 because the AST/ALT ratio is derived internally.
U/L
Clinical noticeEducational tool for advanced-fibrosis risk stratification in NAFLD. Do not use the score by itself to confirm advanced fibrosis or replace specialist clinical assessment.
Context and use
BARD = 1 x I(BMI >= 28 kg/m^2) + 2 x I(AST/ALT >= 0.8) + 1 x I(diabetes mellitus present)
Total score 0-4. Published bands: 0-1 low BARD score; 2-4 high BARD score.
