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FibroScan is a non-invasive test used to estimate liver stiffness and fat-related risk. It is commonly advised for fatty liver, high liver enzymes, hepatitis and cirrhosis risk assessment.
Key Takeaways
- Fatty liver on ultrasound
- High SGPT/SGOT
- Diabetes or obesity
- Alcohol-related liver risk
- Hepatitis B or C
Who may need FibroScan
FibroScan helps when ultrasound or blood reports do not fully explain liver risk.
- Fatty liver on ultrasound
- High SGPT/SGOT
- Diabetes or obesity
- Alcohol-related liver risk
- Hepatitis B or C
What affects cost
Cost may depend on hospital policy, test type, reporting, consultation and whether other liver tests are needed.
What the report shows
FibroScan usually gives liver stiffness and fat-related readings. Results must be interpreted with symptoms, LFT, ultrasound and medical history.
After the report
A high score may need lifestyle treatment, medicine review, viral testing, alcohol avoidance, follow-up testing or cirrhosis monitoring.