A Liver elastography (FibroScan) is a ultrasound test of the liver. It shows liver stiffness (scarring) and fat. No ionising radiation (sound waves).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यह निदान नहीं है। आपात स्थिति में 102 पर कॉल करें। हमेशा योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें।
Liver stiffness (scarring) and fat.
Fatty liver, hepatitis B or C, alcohol use.
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
10 to 15 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Ultrasound
परिणाम की व्याख्या के लिए डॉक्टर को दिखाएँ — अकेला परीक्षण निदान नहीं करता।
निकटतम सुविधाएँ दिखाने हेतु आपका स्थान एक बार उपयोग होता है। कुछ संग्रहीत नहीं होता।
What does a fibroscan show?
Liver stiffness (scarring) and fat.
Why is a fibroscan done?
Fatty liver, hepatitis B or C, alcohol use.
How do I prepare for a fibroscan?
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
Does a fibroscan use radiation?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
How long does a fibroscan take?
10 to 15 minutes
Liver elastography (FibroScan) क्यों किया जाता है?
Fatty liver, hepatitis B or C, alcohol use.
Liver elastography (FibroScan) के लिए कैसे तैयारी करें?
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
Liver elastography (FibroScan) गर्भावस्था में सुरक्षित है?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
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