What is FibroScan?
FibroScan is a non-invasive, painless diagnostic test used to assess the health of your liver, specifically its stiffness (fibrosis) and fat content (steatosis). It’s an alternative to liver biopsy and is widely used to diagnose and monitor liver diseases like fatty liver disease (NAFLD), hepatitis B and C, alcoholic liver disease, and liver cirrhosis.
How Does FibroScan Test Done?
FibroScan uses transient elastography – a technology that sends vibrations and ultrasound waves through the liver.
- Liver Stiffness Measurement (LSM): Measures how stiff the liver is. Stiffness increases with fibrosis or scarring.
- Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP): Evaluates the amount of fat in the liver, helping diagnose fatty liver disease.
The entire scan takes about 5–10 minutes, is done without needles, and provides immediate results.
Doctors Recommend FibroScan to:
- Detect fatty liver (NAFLD/NASH)
- Assess liver fibrosis or cirrhosis
- Monitor chronic hepatitis B or C
- Evaluate liver damage in alcohol-related liver disease
- Replace or reduce the need for liver biopsy
Advantages of FibroScan
- Non-invasive & Painless
- Quick & Outpatient Procedure
- Immediate Results
- No Recovery Time
- Safe for Repeated Monitoring
- Suitable for most patients
Whom FibroScan May Not Be Suitable
- Patients with ascites (fluid in the abdomen)
- Very obese patients (though XL probes are available)
- Pregnant women (use with caution)
Dr. Neil Palkhiwala - Fibroscan Test Specialist in Ahmedabad
FibroScan is a non-invasive tool used to assess liver stiffness and fat content, playing an important role in early liver disease detection. Accurate interpretation of results is critical for appropriate clinical decisions. Patients undergoing FibroScan commonly seek consultation with the best Gastroenterologist near me in Ahmedabad to ensure reliable assessment and personalized liver care.
Schedule your Fibroscan test with Dr. Neil Palkhiwala - Director and Head Aryav Multispeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad. Call us to book your appointment or ask any questions to +91 91069 95254.
