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In early 2013 Victoria’s Percuro Clinic will start offering FibroScan (non-invasive alternative to liver biopsy) services on Vancouver Island. Appointments will be by referral to Percuro from a physician who treats hepatitis C. Currently, there are only three FibroScan machines in British Columbia, all in Vancouver: one at Vancouver General Hospital, another at Pacific Gastro Services and the last at the LAIR (Liver & Intestinal Research) Centre. This is a quick and painless procedure, the cost is much lower than biopsy, and the results as good or better. If you’ve been putting off getting a biopsy, but know you should get one, ask your doctor to look into this new technology for you. For more information on FibroScan, click here