What preparation is needed for the Fibroscan and what happens during the scan?
It is recommended not to eat or drink anything for three hours before the Fibroscan. If needed, you can have small sips of water or clear fluid. You will be asked to lie flat on your back on an examination couch and to place your right arm behind your head. The examiner will feel the area overlying the liver on the right side of the chest and abdomen to find the right place to perform the scan. A water-based gel will be applied to your skin and a probe will be placed with minimal pressure. The examiner will take a minimum of 10 readings. You will feel a slight vibration against the skin each time a reading is taken. This will not hurt you. The scan takes about 5 to 10 minutes to perform. The results of the scan are available immediately after the procedure. You can go straight home after your scan and can resume work.
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