A FibroScan is a test that can reveal any fibrosis or fatty deposits within the liver. It is a non-invasive, quick and simple test that works using ultrasound and gives an immediate result.

What is Fibroscan?

It is a device used to assess degree of scarring or damage to liver.

For which liver conditions can Fibroscan be used?

• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis B
• HCV-HIV co-infection
• Hepatitis C recurrence after liver transplantation
• Non Alcohol Fatty Liver Disease
• Alcohol
• Chronic cholestatic diseases

What does the Fibroscan examination consist of?

• You lie on your back, with your right arm raised behind your head. Physician applies a water-based gel to the skin and places the probe with a slight pressure.
• The examination includes 10 consecutive measurements made at the same location.
• During measurement, you feel a slight vibration on the skin at the tip of the probe.