A safe external x-ray is an alternative to liver biopsy to detect:

Liver fat or lubrication and cirrhosis for diabetics, triglycerides, cholesterol and obesity.

Increased liver enzymes.
Patients with various types of hepatitis (viral, parasitic, immunological, genetic, etc.).
Detecting the condition early helps to maintain the patient’s health to avoid the occurrence of rapid fibrosis and to prepare early for a liver transplant when needed.