FerriScan: Information for Patients

FerriScan - the non-invasive liver iron test

FerriScan is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based technology for the non-invasive measurement of liver iron concentration. The test is designed to assist in the diagnosis and treatment planing for patients with iron loading disorders (commonly referred to as "iron overload" conditions).

Perth patient, John Falconer, who was diagnosed with haemochromatosis when he was 75, says that the MRI Scan was a great alternative to an invasive liver biopsy.

"I have had three MRI's now and would recommend FerriScan to anyone. The results are quick and give a very informative report and accurate reading of your iron liver concentration. The scans have helped monitor and plan my treatment. I certainly wouldn't have wanted to have a liver biopsy."  - John Falconer.

What does FerriScan offer you?

• A non-invasive - safe and painless alternative.
• An accurate result, allowing for early disease detection which can prevent long term damage.
• A faster alternative, resulting in reduced anxiety for patients by providing a reduction in testing and result waiting times.
• A test which can be used repeatedly, allowing for increased quality of life through more efficient testing and treatment programs.

"I was a nurse and yet I'd never heard of haemochromatosis or iron overload. I thought if I hadn't heard of it, then there were probably many in the medical community who hadn't either and people were most likely walking around with iron overload like me and remaining undetected for years. The FerriScan was quick and painless and is an excellent alternative to liver biopsy for patients who want to find out their exact level of iron loading. The Haemochromatosis Society is working with the providers of FerriScan, Resonance Health to promote awareness of iron overload and improve health outcomes for people affected by this disease." - Margaret Rankin; President of the Haemochromatosis Society, Australia.

To find out more about how FerriScan can benefit you, download the FerriScan Patient Information Brochure.To find out more about FerriScan and Haemochromatosis download the Haemochromatosis Fact Sheet.

To find out more about FerriScan and Transfusional iron overload download the Transfusional Iron Overload Fact Sheet. For information on FerriScan and Myelodysplastic Sydrome, download the Myelodysplastic Syndrome Fact Sheet.