Good Samaritan is offering a new way to detect liver disease.

The hospital has introduced FibroScan — a painless, non-invasive test that measures fat and stiffness in the liver.

Doctors say it is especially useful for people with diabetes or prediabetes, who face higher risks of developing progressive liver disease.

FibroScan uses quick measurements on the patient’s ribcage and can help rule out the need for costly or invasive procedures like biopsies.

Physicians at Good Samaritan say most liver disease is preventable, and early detection is the best way to stop it before it advances to cirrhosis or liver failure.

For more information, patients are encouraged to contact their primary care provider for a referral.