FibroScan® vs. Liver Biopsy
LIVER BIOPSY |
FIBROSCAN® |
|
Results |
Days or weeks |
Immediate |
Outpatient hospitalization required |
Yes |
No |
Bed rest required |
Yes |
No |
Examined area |
Small sample (very tiny part of the liver) |
Large Sample |
Easy to repeat |
No |
Yes |
FDA Approved |
Yes |
Yes |
Can be used for enrollment in Hepatitis trials |
Yes |
Yes |
Risks |
Bleeding, |
None |
Painless |
No |
Yes |
Time away from work |
1 day minimum |
none |
Cost |
$$$$ |
$350 |