What is FibroScan®?
FibroScan® is the gold standard non-invasive solution
for the comprehensive assessment of liver health.
By transmitting a pulse of energy to your liver from your skin, FibroScan® provides painless & immediate information about your liver’s health.
The Technology
Liver Stiffness Measurement
Many liver diseases — including fatty liver, hepatitis, and alcohol-related liver disease — can cause scarring of the liver. Severe scarring (called cirrhosis) can lead to serious problems like liver failure or liver cancer.
At LiverScan Direct, we use FibroScan, a quick and painless test that checks for liver scarring. The test sends a gentle vibration through your liver. A stiffer liver means more scarring.
FibroScan is safe, accurate, and does not require needles or surgery. It has been widely studied and is now the standard way doctors check liver scarring.
People with low liver stiffness results usually have a very low risk of serious liver problems.
Fatty Liver Measurement (CAP)
Fatty liver disease affects about 1 in 3 Canadians and is becoming more common. It is often linked to being overweight, diabetes, high cholesterol, or drinking too much alcohol. In some people, fatty liver can lead to liver damage over time.
At LiverScan Direct, we measure liver fat using a tool called CAP. This test is done at the same time as your FibroScan® and does not require any needles or surgery.
CAP safely and accurately measures how much fat is in your liver. Knowing your liver fat level helps guide treatment and lifestyle changes.
The good news is that liver fat can often improve with weight loss, better blood sugar and cholesterol control, and reducing alcohol intake.