Purpose of the Procedure
- Accurately assess the degree of liver fibrosis
- Diagnose and monitor fatty liver disease
- Monitor chronic hepatitis cases
- A safe, non-invasive alternative to liver biopsy
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An advanced non-invasive technology to assess liver health by measuring fibrosis and fat accumulation with high precision, enabling early detection of liver diseases and monitoring treatment.
Scientific name: FibroScan (Transient Elastography)
An advanced imaging procedure using ultrasound to measure liver stiffness, fibrosis, and fat (CAP). It serves as a safe, painless alternative to liver biopsy for diagnostic monitoring.
Service type
Diagnostic Radiology
Duration
15-20 minutes
Fasting
3 hours fasting from food
Included Services
- Liver Stiffness Measurement (LSM)
- Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP) for fat
- Detailed medical report
Medical Service Information
Target Groups
- Patients with viral hepatitis (B, C)
- Individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
- Patients with diabetes or obesity
- Those with persistently elevated liver enzymes
Advantages of FibroScan
- Quick procedure taking less than 20 minutes
- Completely painless with no sedation required
- Immediate results available after the scan
- High accuracy in determining stages of liver damage
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting from food for 3 hours before the test
- Only water is allowed
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