Allergy Liver
A liver
Alternative Names
Biopsy - liver; Percutaneous biopsy
How the test is performed
The test is usually done in the hospital. Before the test is done, you may be given a medicine to prevent pain or to calm you (sedative).
If the biopsy is done through the abdominal wall, you will be lying on your back with your right hand under your head. It is important to be as still as possible.
The health care provider...
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