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7 min readProcedure Guide
FibroScan is a non-invasive liver test. Patients often see CAP and kPa values on the report and want to know what they mean for fatty liver and fibrosis risk.
Key Takeaways
- What CAP suggests
- What kPa suggests
- Fatty liver on ultrasound
- High SGPT/SGOT
- Diabetes or obesity
What CAP suggests
CAP gives an estimate of fat in the liver. It must be interpreted with weight, diabetes, ultrasound and liver tests.
What kPa suggests
kPa estimates liver stiffness. Higher stiffness may suggest fibrosis or cirrhosis risk, but inflammation and other factors can affect results.
Who needs FibroScan
FibroScan is commonly used in patients with fatty liver or chronic liver risk.
- Fatty liver on ultrasound
- High SGPT/SGOT
- Diabetes or obesity
- Alcohol-related liver risk
- Hepatitis B or C
What to do after the report
The report should be reviewed with symptoms, blood tests and imaging before deciding treatment or follow-up interval.