Accessing FibroScan

FibroScan® (transient elastography – TE) is a non-invasive alternative to a liver biopsy. It can be used to assess the degree of liver fibrosis and exclude advanced liver disease. FibroScan® is not Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) subsidised and needs to be performed by a trained operator.

Results from FibroScan® need to be interpreted with other clinical information by a trained operator who is experienced in hepatitis C care.

The FibroScan® report form can help you explain the result to your client. View the form: bit.ly/fibroscan-report

The FibroScan report form can be ordered from Hepatitis SA on 8362 8443, or hepsa.asn.au/orders.

Access to FibroScan can be facilitated through SA Health’s Viral Hepatitis Nurses who are located within the community across metropolitan Adelaide. Support and access to FibroScan can also be arranged for people in country areas. Referrals can be faxed to the nurses at the following:

Central Adelaide Local Health Network Queen Elizabeth Hospital Phone: 0423 782 415 or 0401 717 953 Fax: (08) 8240 9609 Royal Adelaide Hospital Phone: 0401 125 361 or (08) 7074 2194 Fax: (08) 8222 5883 Northern Adelaide Local Health Network Phone: 0401 717 971 or 0413 285 476 Fax: (08) 7485 4011 The Lyell McEwin Hospital Liver Clinic Enquiries & Referrals Phone: 8182 1897 Fax: 08 8182 9837 Southern Adelaide Local Health Network Phone: 0466 777 876 or 0466 777 873 Office: (08) 8204 6324 Fax: (08) 8204 6420

More information and FibroScan referral forms: bit.ly/viralhepnurse-sa