Liver BiopsyBiopsy, Liver Test Overview
A liver
biopsy is done using a long needle inserted between
two of the right lower ribs to remove a sample of liver tissue. The tissue
sample is sent to a laboratory and looked at under a microscope to see if there
are any liver problems. A liver biopsy may be done when liver
blood tests are abnormal. It may be done when an
X-ray, an
ultrasound, or a
computed tomography (CT) scan shows a problem with the
liver. A liver biopsy can also be done to find the cause of
jaundice or to check on
cirrhosis,
hepatitis, or liver cancer.
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