FibroScan
Painless, Accurate, Noninvasive Way to Assess Liver Health
Why is liver health important?
Situated on the right side, in your upper right-hand part of the tummy, the liver is the largest solid organ in your body and one of the hardest working.
Your liver has 3 main functions:
- it cleans your blood
- it produces an important digestive liquid called bile
- it stores energy in the form of a sugar called glycogen
There are 3 main chronic liver diseases:
- non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or fatty liver disease
- viral hepatitis (HCV and HBV)
- alcoholic liver disease
Chronic liver disease is silent and underdiagnosed. Damage to the liver caused by chronic liver diseases can often be reversed by early diagnosis and intervention.
What is FibroScan®?
FibroScan® is the gold standard non-invasive solution for comprehensive management of liver health.
FibroScan® sends a pulse of energy to your liver, which will give your doctor important information about your liver’s health
Why do I need a liver examination with FibroScan®?
Liver health is critically important regardless of your medical needs. As such, the medical staff wants to perform a quick examination to ensure that you do not have liver damage.
How do I prepare?
Wear comfortable clothes that allow access to the right side of your rib cage.
You should be fasting for at least 3 hours before your examination.
What happens during the examination?
• You will lie on your back with your right arm above your head and cross your right leg over your left to help open your rib spaces.
• Gel will be applied and the probe will be placed between your rib spaces.
How long does it take?
A FibroScan® examination typically takes 5-10 minutes to perform.
Does it hurt?
No. FibroScan® is painless. You may feel a slight vibration from the probe as the measurements are taken.
