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1 in 3 Americans have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) or Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) also known as steatotic liver disease…and many of them may not know it. Arizona Liver Health uses Fibroscan as an alternative to liver biopsy to detect and stage Fatty Liver Disease. It is an ultrasound-based imaging tool that captures liver stiffness and scarring caused by fatty deposits in the liver.
Fibroscan is painless, non-invasive, requires no sedation, and can be done in as little as minutes which allows our providers to diagnose a patient’s condition during their visit.
How to Prepare for Your Fibroscan
To ensure an accurate reading, please do not eat or drink 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.
Preparing 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
- Fasting – 3 hours prior to your appointment
- 1601 N Swan Rd Tucson, AZ 85712