biopsy is done using a 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. Find the cause of jaundice. A
liver biopsy can find certain liver diseases (such as
cirrhosis), infections (such as hepatitis), and liver tumors.
Find the cause of abnormal blood test results from aspartate
aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) tests.
Both ALT and AST levels show liver damage and can help confirm
See how much the liver is inflamed or scarred by hepatitis or
other liver diseases. response to treatment for liver disease.
Determine whether a medicine, such as methotrexate, is causing a
toxic effect on the Check the function of a transplanted liver.
the cause of an unexplained and ongoing fever. Check a liver
mass found on an X-ray, ultrasound, or CT scan. How To Prepare
Before you have a liver biopsy, tell your doctor if you: Are
taking aspirin, nonstero