What does FibroScan measure?
FibroScan (transient elastography) sends a gentle pulse through the liver and measures how fast it travels. A stiffer liver — one with more scarring — transmits the pulse faster. The same test also gives a CAP score that estimates how much fat is in the liver.
- Liver stiffness (kPa) — estimates fibrosis, from none to cirrhosis
- CAP (dB/m) — estimates the amount of fat
Who should have a FibroScan?
- Fatty liver on ultrasound, especially with diabetes, obesity or high cholesterol
- Hepatitis B or C
- Regular alcohol use
- Persistently raised liver enzymes (SGPT/SGOT)
- Monitoring known liver disease over time
Reading your result
FibroScan numbers are interpreted together with the cause of liver disease, blood tests and examination. Dr. Kalia will explain what your scores mean and what to do next.
What to expect
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Fast for 3 hours
Avoid food for about 3 hours before the test for an accurate reading.
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Lie down
A probe is placed on the skin over the right side of the ribs.
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10 readings
You feel only a light tap with each measurement.
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Discuss results
Scores are explained the same day.
Conditions this helps with
Frequently asked questions
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shivam Kalia MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology) · Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist