What to Expect at a Free Liver Scan Appointment
What to Expect at a Free Liver Scan Appt
How to Prepare for Your Fibroscan
To ensure an accurate reading, please do not eat or dring anything except water for at least 3 hours before your appointment.
When Will I Get My Results?
You will receive your results instantly. Your provider will discuss them with you as soon as the scan is complete.
How long does an Ultrasound Take?
An Ultrasound typically takes several minutes.
Prepaing for your Exam
To ensure accurate results, refrain from eating or drinking anything except water for at least 3 hours before your appointment.
FIBROSCAN is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to diagnose liver disease
Important Words to Know Before Reading Your Results
- Cap Score : The amount of fat inside the (liver) cells
- Liver Fibrosis : Formation of an abnormally large amount of scar tissue in the liver
- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD
- ALT/AST Levels : Enzymes in the liver that can indicate liver damage when elevated
- Cirrhosis: Advanced scarring of the liver, often due to long-term liver damage.
- Liver Stiffness: A measurement that indicates how stiff or firm the liver is, often related to fibrosis.
- Steatosis: The presence of fat in the liver.
Fibroscan Details
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Fasting - 3 hours prior to
your appointment -
2201 W Fairview St. #9
Chandler, AZ, 85224
