Fibroscan with CAP, in Bengaluru

Fasting and dietary instructions:

Most imaging scans need no fasting. Some abdominal ultrasounds require a few hours of fasting or a full bladder, so follow the specific instruction shown when you book, or ask the centre.

Medication guidance:

Continue your regular medication unless told otherwise. Tell the centre if you have diabetes, kidney problems, or allergies, especially if a contrast study is planned.

What to bring:

Bring your doctor's referral, a valid photo ID, your insurance card if using cashless OPD, and any previous scans or reports so the radiologist can compare.

Timing:

Book a slot that suits you at an accredited GetVisit centre in HSR Layout or Bellandur, Bengaluru. Wear loose clothing without metal fasteners, and remove jewellery before the scan.

Single standalone test:

Fibroscan with CAP. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order Fibroscan with CAP?

Fibroscan with CAP is commonly used in liver assessment panels for people with abnormal liver tests or risk factors. Doctors may order it when patients have fatigue, elevated liver enzymes, jaundice, obesity, diabetes, or a history of alcohol use.

Who should get Fibroscan with CAP done in Bengaluru?

Bengaluru's 12 million metropolitan population, year-round dengue risk, rising NAFLD and diabetes burden among its massive IT workforce, and rapidly growing outer areas with variable water quality make regular preventive diagnostic testing an important part of health management for residents across every neighbourhood. Those who benefit most from Fibroscan with CAP include patients needing structural assessment that bloodwork cannot provide, and anyone under surveillance for a previously detected abnormality in Bengaluru.

What can Fibroscan with CAP help detect?

It helps diagnose and monitor fibrosis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver. Abnormal results can come from viral hepatitis, alcohol, obesity, medicines, or metabolic conditions. A family history of liver disease makes this test more important.

What do Fibroscan with CAP results mean?

Lower or negative results: To lower a FibroScan CAP score, lose weight (5–10% body weight), eat a calorie-controlled Mediterranean-style diet low in refined carbs, added sugars and saturated fats, boost regular aerobic and resistance exercise, limit or avoid alcohol, and control diabetes and lipids. Your doctor reads the value against the reference range on your report and your symptoms, and may repeat a borderline result to confirm it.

How often should Fibroscan with CAP be repeated?

For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.

What happens after Fibroscan with CAP results are ready?

You will be notified the moment results are ready, usually the same day for routine tests. Open the report in the GetVisit app to see each value beside its reference range, share it with your doctor in a tap, or book a specialist consultation to talk it through.