Liver Biopsy (cont.)
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- Liver Biopsy Overview
- Reasons a Liver Biopsy Is Performed
- Liver Biopsy Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Liver Biopsy Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Exams and Tests
Your biopsy specimen will be sent for several tests. What types of tests are performed depends on the diagnosis your doctor is trying to make. Examples of some of the more common tests used to examine liver biopsy specimens include the following:
- Light microscopy with or
without special stains
- Electron microscopy
- Bacterial cultures
- Virology testing
- Tumor markers
- Iron content analysis on liver biopsy to rule out hemochromatosis
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Percutaneous Liver Biopsy »
Percutaneous liver biopsy is a procedure in which a long needle is introduced through the skin, subcutaneous tissues, intercostal muscles, and peritoneum into the liver to obtain a specimen of liver tissue.
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