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6 min readLiver Care
FibroScan is a non-invasive test that estimates liver stiffness and fatty change. It is commonly used in fatty liver, hepatitis, alcohol-related liver risk and chronic liver disease monitoring.
Key Takeaways
- Fatty liver on ultrasound
- Raised liver enzymes
- Diabetes or obesity with liver risk
- Hepatitis B or C monitoring
- Alcohol-related liver disease
Why FibroScan is done
It helps assess whether fatty liver has progressed toward fibrosis or cirrhosis risk.
- Fatty liver on ultrasound
- Raised liver enzymes
- Diabetes or obesity with liver risk
- Hepatitis B or C monitoring
- Alcohol-related liver disease
How it is performed
The test is usually quick and well tolerated. A probe is placed on the right side of the chest/abdomen to measure liver stiffness.
Preparation
Fasting may be advised before FibroScan. Bring liver function tests, ultrasound and previous FibroScan reports if available.
What results mean
Results must be interpreted with clinical history, blood tests and imaging. A high stiffness score needs specialist review.